Annika Jernigan

I'm Annika, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Ohio. I began my clinical practice in 2019 (working with children, adults, and families) and earned an independent license to practice in July of 2025. I currently work with adults navigating everything from anxiety, depression, and ADHD to identity concerns, discrimination, trauma, relationship patterns, and life-altering grief. I'm biracial, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and deeply committed to culturally responsive care. I believe great therapy rests on a strong relationship with your therapist- one who sees and supports you. I use a tailored mix of various treatment approaches to best fit your needs, including DBT, CBT, Solution-Focused, Narrative, and ACT.

My style is warm, direct, and genuinely collaborative. I use humor and honesty to help people feel safe enough to face the difficult stuff. I adapt based on your needs and what works for you. That could look like structured skill-building (think DBT, CBT), or sometimes it's narrative exploration of strengths or your past. We figure out the shape of your treatment together and check in as we go. I work best with adults who are ready to reflect, even if "ready" also means skeptical or unsure if therapy is for them.

First things first - we will start by getting to know each other. I'll ask you about what brought you here, what's been on your mind, and what you are hoping to accomplish in therapy. You may not have all the answers, or you may not feel ready to share them if you do. That is more than okay, and you won't be pressured to disclose anything that you aren't ready to. My goal is to get an initial understanding of the big picture of your life and your needs while making sure that you actually feel heard. I offer virtual sessions across Ohio and accept Aetna, Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ohio, Medical Mutual of Ohio, and Carelon Behavioral Health.