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Entry 026491Missouri / United States

Jean Beatie

Jean Beatie , LPC, LCPC

Missouri 35 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - trauma and relationships

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Motivational Interviewing

About Jean

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 35 years of clinical experience. Jean Beatie works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She uses client-centered methods, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas in sessions.

Jean draws on long experience in inpatient psychiatric care, shelters for women who experienced physical abuse, children’s therapy, school counseling, and outpatient settings. That background means she can talk with people about both immediate crises and long-term concerns. She has worked across a broad age range and with many presenting problems related to abuse, codependency, family-of-origin issues, and grief.

In sessions Jean focuses on practical goals and step-by-step plans. She listens first and helps people identify what they want to change. From there she uses mindfulness exercises to manage anxiety, motivational interviewing to boost change efforts, and solution-focused techniques to build short-term steps.

Jean pays attention to how cultural identity and life roles affect the work. She aims to adapt the approach to each person’s background and daily life. Her work includes grief processing, trauma recovery, addiction-related issues, and relationship communication skills.

Expect an approach that moves from understanding toward active problem-solving. Jean communicates plainly, sets concrete goals with clients, and treats change as a process that takes time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

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How Jean’s approaches inform remote work

Client-Centered Therapy asks the therapist to follow the client’s lead and prioritize their goals. That looks like listening carefully, reflecting what’s said, and using the person’s priorities to shape weekly plans. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower anxiety and improve moment-to-moment focus; it is often used when stress, panic, or intrusive memories are a problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the early sessions. Jean will work collaboratively to decide whether to emphasize client-centered listening, mindfulness practice, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused steps. The plan can change as goals and needs become clearer.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, and reduce travel time. They also make it easier to continue care after moving or when schedules change. Licensed professionals use the same therapeutic methods remotely as in person, adapting exercises and goal-setting to whatever session format is arranged.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Listed in

Missouri, Kansas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she focus on?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, and related problems.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes listening, setting concrete goals, and practical steps. Sessions often include mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 35 years of counseling experience, including inpatient psychiatric work, shelter-based services, school counseling, and outpatient settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Missouri with licensure noted as MO LPC and KS LCPC.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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