Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen, LPC - Therapist in Missouri

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with two decades of experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and family concerns. He speaks plainly and keeps sessions relaxed so parents and adults can talk through immediate problems without extra jargon. His style is warm and straightforward, focused on listening and helping clients decide practical next steps that fit their lives.

Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address issues that affect daily functioning.

Background and approach

He often helps people manage grief, anger, addiction-related concerns, low self-esteem, and life transitions. He also works with a range of family-related topics including parenting and fatherhood issues. In sessions he emphasizes empathy and active listening.

He supports clients in naming clear goals and taking small, achievable steps toward them. He values resilience and frames problems as opportunities for change and growth. Jeff holds an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Missouri.

He brings practical experience from work in residential settings and a long career helping adults and families reflect on patterns and try new strategies. He aims to make therapy usable and relevant to everyday life. Clients who prefer a direct, solution-oriented approach can expect concrete tools and encouragement.

Sessions focus on what is most pressing now while building skills to handle future challenges.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. CBT often focuses on clear problems like anxiety, low mood, or trouble with relationships and gives practical homework to build new habits.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel unsure about change. This approach centers on the client's own goals and helps increase motivation one step at a time, which can be useful for addictions, career shifts, or lifestyle changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeff treats choosing methods as a collaboration - he listens to what matters to the client, discusses options, and adapts techniques to meet personal goals and preferences.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can pick what fits their schedule. These formats make it easier to keep momentum between sessions, try short check-ins, and access support without extra travel. For many people this flexibility helps them stay consistent and apply skills in day-to-day life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Motivational Interviewing

A way of working through mixed feelings about change without being pushed. The therapist helps you weigh things up and find your own reasons, which often makes a difficult decision feel less stuck.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, grief, addiction concerns, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a warm, relaxed approach with clear listening and practical steps. Sessions focus on short-term goals and skills that can be tried between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of counseling experience, including work in residential treatment settings and long-term practice with adults and families.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2004005226 and practices in that state.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to meet with clients.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How can someone begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Missouri
Languages: English

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