Jessica Hankins , LPC

Jessica Hankins is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a nationally and state certified school psychologist with 14 years of experience in the mental health field. She has supported children, youth, and adults in discovering strengths, addressing emotional and behavioral concerns, and working toward their potential through both clinical counseling and school-based practice.

Her practice emphasizes help for stress and anxiety, depression, grief, learning disabilities, ADHD, parent coaching, behavioral challenges, autism, and general youth development. Jessica brings a warm, interactive, holistic, and supportive style to sessions, allowing clients to set the pace and focus of the work while she offers guidance and practical strategies.

Her clinical approach combines person-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to create individualized plans that fit each person's needs. Her professional motto is "You can't control what someone may do or say, but you can control HOW you respond," and her goal is to equip clients with concrete skills and techniques to respond to life situations more effectively.

Jessica's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Sociology from the State University of New York College at Buffalo and a Master of Arts with an Advanced Certificate in School Psychology from the University of Buffalo. She holds certification as a Licensed Professional Counselor and maintains credentials in school psychology.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the client's needs and goals guide the work. This approach focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship, often helping with self-esteem, life transitions, and personal growth.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT tends to be structured and goal-oriented, useful when clients want concrete strategies to change how they think and act.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together with the client she assesses progress and adjusts techniques to improve outcomes.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.