Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 18 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions
Dr. Jennifer Occil
(she/her)
New to Grow
About me
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri and a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina who specializes in supporting trauma survivors and individuals who are in life transitions to navigate emotional healing, identity transitions, and relationships. In my work, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Person-Centered Therapy to help you connect with your inner self, challenge negative self-talk, and reframe thoughts that keep you questioning yourself. I offer a warm, safe, and collaborative space where you are seen and heard.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is all about you. We will discuss what brings you to counseling, your family history and strengths, your natural supports, and what you expect from your counseling sessions. We will work together to develop goals unique to your counseling experience. I will explain the treatment modalities and how they will enhance your counseling experience. I will also explain that I will assign tasks to complete in between sessions.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I have experience working with people with anxiety and depression. I will engage in reflective listening and I will challenge negative thoughs and teach you how to reframe them. These are your sessions. I believe you have the answers, I will help you explore and discover them.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Have you ever wondered "Who am I?" or "How did I get here?" We all have encountered transitions in life where we are forced to navigate change. Those changes may be divorce, leaving home for the first time, an empty nest, or the loss of a spouse. Learning to transition into the new life can be challenging. We will address the emotions and begin to heal those past spaces and make room for the new.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Identifies as
Black / African American
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Missouri
North Carolina
Accepts
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Arlo
Cash - $125 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
Evernorth
GTEB
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Tufts Health/Cigna
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy to challenge negative thoughts, worrying about the future, and identifying thought patterns to judge to see if they are fact or fiction.
Christian Counseling
I use Christian Counseling for those who are in spiritual crisis or who want a faith-based approach to counseling.