- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- EMDR for trauma
About Jennifer
Jennifer Bussell is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 11 years of experience. She sees people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, relationship strain, addictions, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and other life changes. She also focuses on family problems and post-traumatic stress.
She uses clear, direct conversation to figure out what feels most helpful. Sessions aim to identify triggers, learn coping skills, and build small changes that make daily life easier. She asks practical questions and works alongside each person to try different ways of handling strong feelings like anger and persistent worry.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, EMDR for trauma-related material, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing when people want to change behavior. That mix lets her switch between talking through patterns, practicing new responses, and addressing memories that keep causing distress.
Jennifer has worked in agencies, a psychiatric hospital, and a program serving teens and families during her career. Those settings helped her see how stress and trauma affect day-to-day functioning and family dynamics. She brings that experience into sessions while focusing on concrete skills and pacing work to what each person can handle.
People who come to her typically want practical tools and clear steps they can use between meetings. She helps people build skills for calmer reactions, better sleep, clearer decisions about substance use, and steadier moods after loss or big life shifts.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. It is useful when someone needs a clear space to talk through anger, grief, or ongoing stress and decide what to try next.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT gives practical steps and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and reduce reactive behavior such as frequent outbursts or persistent worry.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) addresses distressing memories and trauma-related reactions. When traumatic memories contribute to strong emotional responses, EMDR aims to reduce their intensity so they interfere less in daily life.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try specific techniques, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay focused on real-world changes.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work on skills between meetings while keeping the same therapist throughout care.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, sleep problems, relationship strain, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and conversational. She focuses on identifying triggers, teaching coping skills, and trying approaches that fit the person's situation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of counseling experience, including work in agencies, a psychiatric hospital, and a teen and family program.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.