Jessica Erickson , LPC

Jessica Erickson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with five years of clinical experience. She has worked with concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, and histories of trauma, supporting clients ranging in age from four years old to people in their seventies.

Known for a warm, understanding demeanor, Jessica uses empathy and appropriate humor to build trust and connection. She approaches each person as the expert in their own story and collaborates with clients to develop treatment plans that reflect individual needs and goals. Her work emphasizes practical skill building alongside deeper insight and emotional processing.

Therapeutically, Jessica blends cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, and person-centered principles to tailor care for each client. Sessions and interventions are individualized and adjusted over time as progress is made. Jessica looks forward to meeting clients and offering steady, compassionate support throughout their journey toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Jessica Erickson

Jessica Erickson integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her practice. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy and respect, helping clients explore their values and build self-understanding in a nonjudgmental environment - it is often helpful for issues related to self-esteem, identity, and relationship concerns. CBT targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and obsessive thinking. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, offering tools for managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, adjusting the plan over time so the therapeutic method fits the person rather than forcing the person to fit a single model.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to connect with licensed professionals from varied locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue work between meetings through messaging and chat tools, making it easier to maintain consistent progress.