Jessica Beane , LPC

Jessica Beane acknowledges that searching for a therapist often follows a difficult season, and she honors the courage it takes to seek support. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in Michigan, she combines formal training with practical experience to help people navigate complex life challenges. She earned a BA in psychology with a minor in sociology from Wayne State University in 2004 and completed an MS in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2014.

Her clinical background spans more than a decade in the mental health field, beginning with work in a residential program for teenage girls and continuing through roles as a youth counselor and direct care aid, a rehabilitation specialist at a clubhouse, and a case manager within a Community Mental Health agency. That breadth of settings contributes to experience with clients ranging from adolescents to older adults and with concerns that include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, trauma and abuse, obsessive rituals, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, substance use and addiction, and self-esteem struggles.

Jessica emphasizes building strong rapport as the foundation of therapy, believing that trust and connection enable meaningful work. She uses an integrated approach and draws most often on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing while keeping a broad toolbox to meet each person where they are. Her aim is to support progress over perfection and to walk alongside clients as they pursue greater well-being and authenticity.

Approaches Jessica Uses and How Online Therapy Works

Jessica integrates several practical approaches to support change and healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns that influence emotions and behaviors - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation and resolving ambivalence about change, making it useful for addictions, lifestyle changes, and situations where a client is unsure about next steps. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes building strong rapport and creating a collaborative, empathetic environment so clients feel heard and empowered to find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance means techniques can be adjusted as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to match a client’s life and schedule. Sessions can take place via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue from home, during travel, or between commitments. For many people, these options make consistent care more accessible while allowing therapists to tailor methods to the format that feels most comfortable.