Jeffrey Ayers, LPC

Jeffrey Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than six years of experience in the mental health field. After spending seven years working for the United States Postal Service, he returned to school to pursue a career helping others. His academic background includes an Associate of Science from Brazosport College, an Associate of Arts and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Columbia College, a Master of Education in Counseling, a Graduate Certificate in College Student Mental Health, and an Education Specialist degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

He has served as a school psychological examiner and as a Kindergarten through 12th grade school counselor. During his provisional licensure period he completed supervised hours at Lincoln University, where he provided pro bono counseling to members of the community and college students. This combination of school-based roles and community practice informs his work with individuals across the lifespan.

Jeffrey describes his counseling style as warm and receptive, placing primary importance on establishing a strong client-counselor relationship. He treats each person as an individual and adapts his approach to fit their specific needs. He brings experience in career counseling and in traditional counseling informed by mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Using an integrated approach, he works to determine which methods best suit each client he sees. He is committed to challenging the stigma that seeking help is a sign of weakness and to supporting clients as they pursue the goals and changes they want in life.