Today we’d like to introduce you to Jewel Anderson.
Hi Jewel, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
When I look back on my journey toward becoming a therapist, I see that it began with a deep curiosity about people—their stories, inner worlds, and creative expression. I’ve always been drawn to art and abstract concepts, especially those that invite us to explore meaning beneath the surface and deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
My background is in art education, and much like art, people are always more than what meets the eye. Each person holds depth, complexity, and dimension waiting to be discovered. I find it both grounding and hopeful to remember that we are far more than our external behaviors or the roles we play.
I received my Master of Arts in Counseling in 2014 and have been in private practice for nearly 12 years. I work from a psychodynamic perspective—a depth-oriented approach that looks beyond symptoms and conscious thought into the rich, often unseen terrain of the unconscious. This is where long-held truths, emotional patterns, and untold stories live. This work is nonlinear and exploratory, and it often unfolds in ways neither my clients nor I could have predicted—an experience I continue to find both humbling and deeply meaningful.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
While my work is deeply meaningful, it is not always easy. Given the nature of therapy, there are times when I inevitably carry home emotional weight. This has led me to create sustainable rhythms and boundaries that are essential in preventing burnout and empathy fatigue.
Additionally, as a small business owner, there is an inherent level of risk. Maintaining a steady practice and building visibility requires ongoing effort and initiative, all so I can continue to hold space where I can do the work I love.
We’ve been impressed with Jewel Anderson Counseling, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and have been in private practice for nearly 12 years. I specialize in depth-oriented therapies, including Psychodynamic Therapy, which focuses on attachment, emotional processing, and the unconscious. Rather than offering quick fixes, my work is centered on understanding how past experiences shape present patterns and why certain struggles—such as anxiety, depression, trauma, shame, or relationship difficulties—are a repetition of the past.
What sets my work apart is its emphasis on relational healing. Relationships are often where our earliest wounds are formed, and they are also where healing becomes possible. The therapeutic relationship becomes a dynamic space where old ways of relating reappear—not as patterns to be feared, yet as insight that leads to deeper understanding. Through this shared process, new ways of relating with ourselves and others begin to take shape.
While I work with a variety of clients, including individuals and couples, my heart is especially drawn to over-functioning women—the ones who hold it all together, often at great personal cost. For many women and marginalized people, over-functioning becomes a way to survive and belong. I am deeply proud to offer a space where clients can set down their armor, soften into their own experience, and be fully human without expectation or performance.
In addition to my private practice, I am currently teaching a five-class series called Aware & Alive with Annie Wolf, founder of Girls Club KC. The series invites women into deeper self-awareness and embodied living, extending the depth of therapy into a shared, community-based space.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
To stay clinically sharp and engaged with evolving clinical thought, I participate in ongoing consultation with a psychoanalyst, along with reading groups and continued professional learning. As an independent practitioner, I also place great value on staying connected to colleagues and like-minded therapists, cultivating a sense of community that supports both the work itself and the people doing it. This has not always been easy to find, however seeking organizations and local trainings that align with my theoretical approach has allowed me to find what I need.
Pricing:
- Individual Therapy $180/session
- Couples Therapy $210/session
Contact Info:
- Website: www.jewelandersoncounseling.com
- Instagram: jewel.anderson.counseling
- Other: [email protected]
Image Credits
Jewel Anderson and Jessica Roark
