Jessica Erickson , LPC

Jessica Erickson is a mental health counselor licensed in the state of Missouri with five years of clinical experience. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - a credential that reflects graduate-level training and state licensure to provide mental health counseling.

She has supported people facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, and histories of trauma. Her caseload has spanned a broad age range, working with children as young as four through adults in their seventies, allowing her to adapt interventions to different developmental stages and life circumstances.

Jessica brings a warm, understanding presence to therapy and uses humor when appropriate to help build rapport. She believes each person is the expert in their own story and centers the work around clients' strengths and goals. Her clinical approach blends cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and client-centered methods, and she tailors sessions and treatment plans to the individual needs of each person she sees.

Jessica looks forward to meeting clients and supporting their journeys with empathy, respect, and practical strategies for coping and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Jessica Erickson uses a blend of evidence-informed approaches to meet each client's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental partnership where the client’s own perspective guides the work - this approach can be especially helpful for people seeking validation, support with life transitions, or a space to explore identity and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills. CBT is often used to address anxiety, depression, and behavior patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and trauma-related difficulties.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process. Jessica will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and will adapt techniques over time to find the best fit. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine methods to tailor care to each person.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent, ongoing support into everyday life while maintaining continuity of care across locations.