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Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen

Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen, LPC

Missouri

Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Family

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  • CBT based work
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution-focused methods

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey (Jeff) Cohen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and other everyday problems such as parenting, career strain, and grief. Jeff also helps people facing intimacy-related issues, addictions, self-esteem struggles, anger, and coping with life changes.

Before private practice, he worked in residential treatment centers with adolescents and families. He has also worked with military personnel and veterans and draws on that experience when relevant. His background includes hands-on clinical work across diverse cultures, faiths, and values.

In sessions he uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address practical problems. He focuses on concrete steps clients can try between sessions and on skills for managing thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that affect daily life. Conversations are straightforward and aimed at what the client wants to change.

Jeff describes himself as having strong listening skills and seeks to understand each person’s perspective. He helps clients set goals they choose and supports them in taking steps toward those goals. He frames problems as opportunities for growth while acknowledging change can be uncomfortable.

People who notice patterns from their family of origin, such as roles, communication habits, or expectations, may find it useful to bring those concerns into sessions. He works in English and practices in Missouri as an LPC.

How his approaches are used in online sessions

Jeff uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship strain. CBT sessions often include clear skills and short exercises to try between meetings.

He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who feel stuck or ambivalent about change. That method focuses on clarifying personal reasons for change and building motivation in small, practical steps.

Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked in the past. Together they decide whether CBT, motivational techniques, or solution-focused planning fits best and adjust the plan over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed. Those practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they manage daily responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAvoidant personalityBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus parenting, career strain, grief, addictions, and self-esteem issues.

What is his general approach in sessions?

His style is practical and direct. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify steps clients can take between sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has 20 years of clinical experience, including work in residential treatment centers and with military personnel and veterans.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices there.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people from other countries work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I get started with him?

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