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Jessalyn Wininger, LPC

Missouri LPC focused on strengths and healing
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • LGBT affirming care
  • Strength based empowerment

About Jessalyn Wininger

Jessalyn Wininger is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with four years of clinical experience. She has worked with people facing LGBT-related concerns, trauma and abuse, and anger management, and she also supports clients dealing with motivation, self-esteem, and confidence challenges. Her approach centers on recognizing the strengths each person brings to their story and building on those strengths to address current difficulties.

She approaches therapy from a collaborative, strength-based perspective, believing that clients are the experts on their own lives. Jessalyn aims to create a space where individuals can explore difficult emotions and patterns while developing practical skills for coping and growth. She encourages clients to take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life and offers guidance and support throughout that process.

Jessalyn focuses on empowering people to make meaningful change, meeting them where they are and helping them identify goals that matter. Her work emphasizes validation, skill-building, and helping clients tap into their existing resilience so they can move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jessalyn Wininger have?

Jessalyn Wininger has 4 years of professional experience.

Is Jessalyn Wininger a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2020029061.

In which languages does Jessalyn Wininger provide therapy?

Jessalyn provides therapy in English.

Where is Jessalyn Wininger located?

Jessalyn is located in Missouri.

How can I work with Jessalyn Wininger as my therapist?

You can work with Jessalyn through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jessalyn Wininger work with international clients?

Jessalyn Wininger does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jessalyn Wininger cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care



Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop willingness to experience difficult thoughts and feelings while taking committed steps toward meaningful goals. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence current relationships and emotional responses, helping clients address issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, and intimacy-related concerns by building more secure ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it offers practical strategies for managing mood, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessalyn works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so the work matches what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy provides flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility needs. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from locations that feel most comfortable, support continuity of care, and offer multiple ways to communicate depending on what feels most effective for the individual.

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