- Warm and direct
- Skill focused
- Goal oriented
About Jessica
Jessica Edmundson is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 12 years of experience. She welcomes people who are ready to address addictive behaviors, anxiety, depression, relationship stress, or codependency and wants to move toward healthier habits. Her style is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping clients feel heard and understood from the first session.
She focuses on practical steps and clear goals rather than long, vague treatment plans. Jessica uses approaches that help people build coping skills, increase motivation, and manage intense emotions. Conversations are tailored to each person so the work fits real-life needs and challenges.
Her background includes work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with people facing substance use concerns and trauma. That experience informs a steady, skill-based approach to problems like grief, chronic stress, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with parenting strain, career stress, and the effects of chronic illness.
Jessica emphasizes empathy and respect in the therapy room. She aims to create a space where clients can be honest about setbacks and try new ways of responding. Sessions often include practical tools for daily life and short-term goals to track progress.
Outside of work she is a wife, a parent of two, and a dog owner who enjoys walking, camping, and quiet mornings with coffee. She says starting therapy can take courage, and she builds her schedule to meet client needs when possible.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and focuses on taking actions that match personal values. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, and situations where people want clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problems with mood. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience and encourages self-exploration through empathic listening and reflective dialogue, which can build confidence and self-understanding.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try, mixing techniques based on needs, goals, and preference. That collaborative process includes setting short-term goals and testing practical skills between sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also help when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs a lower-bandwidth option. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and client-centered methods to work effectively in remote sessions, focusing on usable tools and step-by-step progress.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She works with people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and codependency among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Jessica offers a solutions-focused, empathetic approach that emphasizes practical skills and real-life goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 12 years of experience, including work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with substance use and trauma.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing in Ohio.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not listed here and may vary.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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