About Jessica
Jessica David is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 13 years of counseling experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed and wants to help them move forward. Jessica focuses on practical steps and steady support so clients can regain control of daily life.
She has worked in residential settings supporting people who have experienced trauma and abuse, and has experience in school-based environments. That variety helps her tailor care to different life situations and stressors.
How Jessica works
Jessica often meets people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar mood symptoms, addiction concerns, and grief. Her approach centers on listening first and then building goals together. She uses client-centered methods to make sure each person’s priorities shape the work.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thinking and on mindfulness to help people manage stress in the moment. Jessica brings solution-focused and motivational techniques when clients want clear, step-by-step progress. She pays attention to relationship and family problems, attachment issues, parenting strain, postpartum mood concerns, and money-related stress.
She also supports people facing life transitions and compassion fatigue. Sessions are conversational and practical. Jessica aims to guide people toward small, achievable changes that add up over time.
She encourages clients to set realistic goals and practices between sessions to reinforce progress.
Jessica lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Jessica works with
The areas below are the ones Jessica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Parenting issues
- Postpartum depression
- Relationship issues
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LPC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 13 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Missouri |
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Online support options
Using Practical Approaches in Online Therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on what matters to the person in front of the therapist. It means sessions start with listening and letting the client's goals shape the work. This approach is helpful for many concerns, including stress, relationship struggles, and confidence issues.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and between-session practice to change thoughts and habits that feed anxiety, depression, or mood swings. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve coping with strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and help choose methods that match the client's needs and preferences. Work is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video works well for in-depth conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging suits quick check-ins or written reflection. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or parenting demands.
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