Affirmative and Supportive Counseling in the St. Louis Area

Discover What
OPEN AIR COUNSELING
Can Do For You
Affordable in-person, online, or walking counseling designed to support your individual, holistic needs. We want to support you wherever you are in life. We are currently accepting new clients. Offices are located in Webster Groves within the St. Louis Wellness Center.

About Our Therapists
Jen Durham Austin, LCSW
Jen Durham Austin was born and raised in St. Louis. Jen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Missouri. She completed her Masters of Social Work at Washington University in St. Louis with a concentration in Mental Health with a specialization in LGBT Populations.
Jen was initially licensed in June 2011 in the state of California and spent 8 years working at the Los Angeles LGBT Center working with adults, couples, and adolescents in the areas of trauma, complex stress, substance use, depression, and anxiety. Jen also worked in the field of college sexual assault and relationship violence at Stanford University and Washington University for over 5 years.
Jen uses a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as well as Narrative Therapy techniques to create a safe, warm, and effective therapeutic environment.
Jen has a strong foundation in resiliency work and works with the strengths, core beliefs, and abilities of all her clients with the goal of increasing insight, lifelong satisfaction, and holistic healing and growth. Jen believes we have the capacity to change, heal, and surpass our wildest expectations.
Jen lives with her wife and young son in the St. Louis area.

How You Can Get Started
Call or Send an Email
Call us at 314-323-4775 or send us an email at jen@openaircounseling.com to get started.
Request a FREE 20 Min. Consultation
A free consultation is an easy way to start identifying your needs and get your questions addressed via a confidential phone call.
Schedule an Appointment
We currently have in-person, online, and walking appointment openings throughout the week, morning, afternoon, and evening. It’s important to find a time that works for your schedule.

Testimonials
What People Say
I felt cared for, heard, and supported.
—Ari
Jen was with me every step of the way.
—Joanne

Note From Jen
“Therapy allows us to take the time and space to reflect on our lives, goals, behaviors, and thoughts. Finding a safe space to engage in this self-reflection exercise allows us to identify areas for growth, improvement, and healing. I feel so privileged to be able to work with such a variety of individuals seeking personal growth and insight, and I am committed to the holistic process of story sharing, Socratic questioning, and unconditional positive regard. We are all resilient, beautiful, and unique individuals walking this life.”

News From Open Air Counseling
We are OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Our New Office space in Webster Groves is located within the St. Louis Wellness Center. We are currently accepting new clients. Make an appointment now!