Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen , LPC

Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He has worked extensively with troubled youths and families in residential treatment settings and has substantial experience supporting military personnel and veterans - a community he is part of himself. His training and years of practice have fostered a deep appreciation for diverse cultures, faiths, philosophies, values, and perspectives, which informs his individualized approach to care.

Jeff emphasizes the development of resilience as a key resource for managing life’s challenges and uses a warm, relaxed, and light style to create an atmosphere where clients can engage openly and get the most from counseling. He draws on the well-researched effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a range of concerns that can affect work and personal relationships, and he pairs that approach with strong empathy and active listening so clients feel heard and understood.

Jeff supports clients in setting and pursuing goals they choose for themselves, acknowledging that growth often requires uncomfortable change. He invites individuals to take the next steps in their development with guidance and steady support as they work toward meaningful change.

Approaches that guide online therapy and their practical use

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replace them with more adaptive alternatives - it is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties affecting work or relationships.

Motivational Interviewing helps clarify a person’s own reasons for change and builds intrinsic motivation by exploring ambivalence in a collaborative, nonjudgmental way - it is often useful in addressing addiction, behavior change, and stages of readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions to occur via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, or mobility constraints. These options support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists while accommodating varied schedules and communication styles.