About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Hamm helps people facing depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship strain, trauma, and stress. She also supports those dealing with grief, low self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, career stress, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder.
Jessica is an LPC and LPCC with 16 years of clinical experience based in Tennessee. Her style is warm and interactive. She aims to treat people with respect and sensitivity and avoids stigmatizing labels.
How Jessica works
Sessions focus on practical steps that fit each person's life and goals. Jessica blends several evidence-based techniques to meet individual needs. She often uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Person-centered ways of working make space for each person’s story, and mindfulness practices are used to build calm and present-moment awareness. Her background includes many years helping people with mood, trauma, and addictive concerns. She emphasizes collaboration and makes a plan together with each person rather than imposing one approach.
Progress is tracked in small, concrete ways so changes are noticeable. Jessica encourages anyone feeling unsure or overwhelmed to reach out. She recognizes that taking the first step takes courage and aims to support people steadily as they work toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.
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.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Stress, Anxiety
Training and background
| Registers | LPC, LPCC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 16 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Tennessee |
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Online support options
Approaches that fit online therapy
Dr. Jessica Hamm uses a mix of practical techniques that translate well to online work. Cognitive-behavioral methods focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns. Person-centered approaches prioritize listening and empathy, giving people space to tell their story and set their own goals. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve sleep.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the plan over time based on what is helping most.
Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help progress. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or during busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, ongoing support, or people who prefer written communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily routines while keeping the focus on steady, achievable steps.
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