Jane Ayers, LPC
Narrative minded counselor for life changes
Details
| Name | Jane Ayers |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Jane
Jane Ayers is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. She uses a direct but compassionate style to help people find clearer ways forward when life feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding what keeps old patterns going.
Her approach is collaborative. She listens for personal stories that shape how someone sees themselves. Together she and the client look at those stories and test out new ways of thinking and acting.
Background and approach
Jane draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from painful problems and rewrite the meaning of difficult events. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and build small, steady habits that support change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when thoughts and behaviors need a clear plan to shift.
Attachment-based ideas help her notice how early relationships influence current patterns. Client-centered work keeps sessions grounded in the client's pace and priorities. These tools are selected to match each person’s needs rather than following a single formula.
With twenty years of experience, Jane focuses on real-life concerns like adoption and foster care issues, attachment struggles, body image, chronic illness, substance use, and family of origin wounds. Sessions aim to make difficult problems easier to talk about and to create workable next steps. She offers a steady presence and practical guidance as people practice new habits and perspectives.
The tone in sessions is respectful and straightforward, with attention to what matters to the client now.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Jane works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Control issues
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Jane among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jane directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jane directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that translate to online therapy
Jane often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems that trouble them and to re-author the stories they carry. This approach can make patterns clearer and open up new possibilities for change. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another key method she uses to help people clarify what matters and build small actions that align with their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, avoidance, and chronic stress. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns show up now, which can help when trust, closeness, or emotional reactivity cause problems.Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, needs, and preferences, and then adapt methods based on what actually helps. That collaborative process means strategies can shift as progress happens.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into busy lives. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and written reflection between sessions. These options give flexibility to keep therapy steady while people manage work, caregiving, travel, or health constraints.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus related issues such as attachment problems, body image, chronic illness, and family of origin concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and plainspoken. Sessions focus on listening to personal stories and testing practical steps that fit the client’s life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twenty years of experience working with a wide range of life struggles and emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Texas.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as people in the U.S. and are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.
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