- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and DBT methods
About Jessica
Jessica Erickson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with five years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and others facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges. Jessica also sees clients dealing with grief, compassion fatigue, bipolar mood concerns, and difficulties with self-esteem.
Her background includes working with a broad range of concerns linked to attachment, adoption and foster care, abandonment, and caregiver stress. She also addresses issues such as body image, codependency, dissociation, and the aftereffects of domestic violence or divorce. Obsessions, compulsions, and other mood disorders are part of her practice focus as well.
Jessica combines a client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy tools. She uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques when they fit a person’s goals. Sessions typically focus on practical skills, clearer thinking patterns, and building steady coping strategies.
In sessions she treats the person as the expert on their life and works collaboratively to set goals. She keeps the work straightforward and often uses direct conversation and occasional humor to explore difficult topics. The emphasis is on concrete steps a young person can use to manage day-to-day pressures.
Jessica accepts English-speaking clients and works with people across a wide age range, including young adults navigating school, first jobs, relationships, and life transitions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options when they begin the booking process.
How Jessica uses CBT, DBT and client-centered work online
Jessica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and obsessive thoughts by teaching concrete skills for managing day-to-day reactions.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques are practical tools for handling strong emotions and relationship friction.
Client-centered therapy is a core part of her style. That means sessions start from the person’s experience and priorities, and she works alongside them to set goals and choose methods. Deciding which approaches to use is a collaborative step early in care, and she adjusts based on the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the exact online session options when you book, since formats are not specified here. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around school, work, or caregiving because they remove travel time and can be scheduled during breaks. Other practical benefits include options for shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on what the service supports.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationships, parenting issues, grief, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her approach to therapy?
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing when useful.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience working as a counselor in Missouri.
Where is she licensed and headquartered?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered for your circumstances.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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