Jessica Edmundson , LPCC

Jessica Edmundson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with 12 years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction recovery, trauma, mood disorders, and life transitions. She blends practical, solutions-focused strategies with empathy and respect to help clients build motivation, increase self-esteem, and develop coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress. Jessica adapts each treatment plan to the individual, tailoring conversations and goals so that therapy reflects the unique needs and circumstances of the person seeking support.

Her work includes experience in both in-patient and out-patient settings addressing substance use disorders, and she also works with relationship, family, grief, parenting, and career concerns. Jessica draws on a range of clinical approaches to teach skills, foster resilience, and guide clients through change in a collaborative way. She emphasizes meeting clients with compassion and creating the sense of safety needed to explore painful or difficult topics.

Outside of her professional life, Jessica is a wife and a mother of two and also cares for two dogs. She enjoys outdoor activities like walking, camping, and adventuring, and values quiet moments spent outside with a cup of coffee. Her commitment to helping others grew during college while navigating her own experiences with anxiety and depression, and she encourages anyone taking the first step toward therapy to acknowledge that courage and reach out. Jessica organizes her schedule around client needs and offers evening sessions as needed to increase accessibility.

Practical Therapies and Online Support for Everyday Change

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts and feelings are present - it is useful for stress, anxiety, low motivation, and navigating life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and supports self-discovery, which can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing trauma, and improving relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful habits, making it effective for depression, anxiety, and coping with cravings or mood swings.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with clients to identify which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day realities, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant. She emphasizes working together to choose tools that feel workable and meaningful.

Online therapy offers the flexibility to meet by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to maintain continuity of care through life changes, make support more accessible across different routines, and provide multiple ways to engage depending on what feels most comfortable for the client.