- Client-centered
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness
About Jessica
Jessica David is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, and issues common in young adulthood. Jessica draws on a range of practical approaches to help people get unstuck and move forward.
She previously worked in residential settings supporting people affected by trauma and abuse, and in school environments. That background informs how she structures sessions - clear, goal-focused, and paced to each person's needs. She emphasizes straightforward conversation and realistic steps rather than jargon or lengthy theory.
Jessica uses client-centered methods to listen and understand each person’s priorities. She also brings cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and habits. Mindfulness practices and solution-focused techniques are used when helpful to build simple coping skills and short-term progress.
Sessions look at everyday pressures such as moving out, starting work, school stress, money worries, and the strain of new relationships. Jessica also supports people facing mood disorders, postpartum depression, addiction concerns, grief, and parenting stress. She addresses attachment and family problems that affect current relationships.
Her style is practical and relational: she helps people set clear goals, try small experiments between sessions, and track what changes. People who want plain talk, concrete strategies, and steady support for life transitions tend to find this approach helpful.
How Jessica uses evidence-based approaches online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what she hears, and helps prioritize goals that feel important to the client. This approach is useful when someone needs a straightforward space to talk through decisions and emotions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It gives short, practical tools for anxiety, depression, and mood problems so people can try specific changes between sessions. Mindfulness therapy teaches basic attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jessica will discuss options, try methods that match the client's goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients and the therapist check progress and shift techniques if needed.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit sessions around school, work, and other commitments. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins, while others support deeper conversational work and skill practice.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addiction, grief, parenting, and young adult issues such as leaving home, first jobs, and identity questions.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, conversational approach that combines client-centered listening with CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to set goals and try small experiments between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in residential programs and school settings, supporting people with trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Missouri and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before scheduling to know whether video, phone, or in-person sessions are offered.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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