Traynette Jenkins-Reese

Traynette Jenkins-Reese is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. She supports people facing family strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, depression, and life changes. Her approach aims to be warm and down-to-earth so people feel heard quickly.

She brings 24 years of experience in mental health across residential treatment, outpatient settings, in-home care, and employee assistance programs. That background means she has worked with many different concerns and many kinds of people. She often helps with blended family issues, communication problems, family problems, and challenges young adults face.

Traynette uses a person-centered style that starts with where someone is and adapts from there. She draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma is central, and she also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and other evidence-based techniques to address thinking patterns and practical steps forward.

Her sessions are described as warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative. She focuses on making concrete plans together, setting small steps, and checking what works. The aim is to break down big problems into manageable action that fits a person’s life.

People who choose her can expect a straightforward talk-first approach, gentle guidance, and a focus on real-world coping skills. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking to make sure they meet their needs.

How these approaches translate to online work

Traynette often uses Trauma-Focused Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on addressing past harms in a structured way and can help when traumatic events are affecting daily life. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s priorities, helping them set the pace and topics for each session.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and to build practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT makes therapy action-oriented, with small experiments and homework to test new ways of coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and she will work with each person to decide what fits best. The therapist and client collaborate on goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan as needs and preferences become clearer.

The original profile does not list which online session formats are offered. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know what is available. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone choose a setup that feels most comfortable for talking and practicing new skills.