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Jennifer Hornberger

Jennifer Hornberger

LPC

Missouri

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Calm, practical tools for stressful times

  • Trauma-informed care
  • Skills-focused sessions
  • Mindfulness and DBT

About Jennifer

Jennifer Hornberger, LPC, focuses on practical, trauma-informed care. She uses clear tools and steady guidance to help people manage stress, anxiety, panic attacks, grief, and life transitions. Jennifer writes in straightforward language and aims to make each visit feel manageable and calm.

She blends several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. That can include Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation, solution-focused methods for setting small achievable goals, and mindfulness practices that help slow racing thoughts. Sessions are led by the person in therapy, with Jennifer offering techniques and steps to try between meetings.

Jennifer’s background includes three years as a licensed professional counselor in Missouri. She previously worked with families and in crisis settings, concentrating on trauma-focused work and relationship stress. That experience shapes how she responds to people who are overwhelmed or facing sudden change.

In sessions she talks through concrete skills for coping, communication, and problem solving. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, postpartum concerns, and issues around loss or end-of-life planning. Her approach is practical and respectful. She encourages small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who choose Jennifer can expect collaborative planning and clear follow-up. She asks about current needs and tailors exercises to real life. If you want to start, follow the site’s process to match and schedule a first conversation.

How DBT and Mindfulness Shape Online Work

Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. In practice this means learning short breathing and grounding exercises, identifying urges, and practicing new ways to respond to panic or anger.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing exercises that help slow racing thoughts and notice sensations without judgment. These techniques can be useful for anxiety, panic attacks, and stress by creating a calmer starting point for problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to review needs, goals, and preferences and then try techniques together. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps in day-to-day life.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and use short check-ins when needed. It can also make practicing skills in everyday settings more convenient. Licensed professionals can guide how to use DBT and mindfulness exercises between sessions so learning continues outside the appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jennifer address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, grief, and many life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and postpartum depression.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She offers skill-building, goal setting, and mindfulness practices tailored to each person.

What experience does she bring?

Jennifer has three years as a licensed professional counselor and prior work with families in crisis and trauma-focused settings. That experience informs her focus on coping and safety planning.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential and practices from Missouri. The biography lists her as LPC in Missouri.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted, so people outside the U.S. can inquire.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether in-person, phone, or video visits are offered.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That starts the process for an initial appointment.

Whenever you are ready

Review online therapy options and next steps on BetterHelp, in your own time.

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