Jessica Edmundson , LPCC

Jessica Edmundson is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio with 12 years of clinical experience. She has worked with people in both in-patient and out-patient settings to address addiction disorders, process trauma and abuse, and develop motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Her work also focuses on building practical skills to manage depression and anxiety and to navigate life transitions and relationship challenges. Jessica emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she customizes conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person’s unique needs. She offers a solutions-focused approach that centers on helping people make meaningful changes in their daily lives.

Jessica believes a strong therapeutic relationship depends on empathy and an environment where clients feel safe enough to explore difficult issues. Outside of her professional role she is a wife and a mother of two, and she also counts two dogs among her household. She enjoys outdoor activities like walking, camping, and exploring, and values quiet moments spent drinking coffee on her own. Her interest in helping others grew during college while she managed her own experiences with anxiety and depression, which shaped her compassion for people facing similar struggles.

Taking the first step toward therapy often requires courage, and Jessica acknowledges that beginning the process is an important milestone. She aims to be responsive to client needs and adjusts scheduling, including opening evening appointments as needed, to accommodate those seeking support.

Approaches and Online Care for Lasting Change

Jessica commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and clarifies personal values to guide meaningful action - this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns related to addiction. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental relationship so clients can explore their experiences, build self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, teaching practical skills that often help with mood, stress, and coping in everyday situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapts techniques from these approaches to create a treatment plan that feels like a good fit.

Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions over video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access support from home or while traveling. These options give clients more ways to stay connected with a licensed professional and to continue progress even when in-person visits are not practical.