- Life transitions
- Self esteem
- Grief support
About Jessica
Jessica Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with 10 years of experience guiding people through life and career transitions. She works with adults facing change such as returning to work after a break, changing careers, divorce, grief, or shifting relationships. Her focus includes relationship concerns, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and life purpose needs.
Jessica invites open, honest conversation and aims to build trust in the room. Sessions focus on noticing patterns, processing emotions, and setting practical goals. She uses straightforward discussion and active listening rather than long lectures.
Her approach blends several methods to fit what each person brings. She draws on client-centered techniques to follow the client’s priorities and on cognitive behavioral strategies to identify unhelpful thinking. Jungian ideas and trauma-focused tools are used when they help make sense of long-standing material.
People often come wanting clearer direction at midlife, help after loss, or support balancing work and relationships. Jessica also addresses blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment concerns, money and financial stress, and feelings of isolation or shame.
In sessions she works collaboratively to set meaningful goals and to practice steps that fit everyday life. Her style includes coaching elements for people who want concrete next steps, alongside therapeutic exploration. She asks direct questions, listens, and helps clients test small changes between meetings.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jessica commonly uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral therapy in her work. Client-centered methods focus on listening to what matters most to the person and following their priorities, which helps when someone is sorting out next steps in work or relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions, and it offers practical exercises to try between sessions to reduce overwhelm and test new behaviors.She also draws on trauma-focused ideas when past events are affecting present choices. That approach helps people understand how earlier experiences shape reactions and supports targeted tools for processing difficult memories or patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, adjusting techniques as progress is made. Sessions are conversational and action-oriented when coaching steps are helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people maintain consistent work on goals and try changes between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship concerns, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and life purpose questions. Additional areas include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and financial stress.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions focus on spotting patterns, processing emotions, and testing small, concrete changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults navigating career and life transitions. That experience informs how she helps people set goals and try new steps.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. Her credential is listed as TX LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Please check the platform or contact the practice to learn which session types are offered.
How are costs handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.