Jessica Hankins , LPC

Jessica Hankins is a nationally and state certified school psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a warm, interactive, and practical approach to therapy. She combines professional training in school psychology with counseling experience to support children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, learning and behavioral challenges, autism, and family and relationship concerns. Her work also addresses issues such as parenting, coping with life changes, eating and body image concerns, anger, self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue.

Jessica’s style emphasizes collaboration and client direction - she allows each person to set the pace and focus while offering tools and strategies to respond to difficult situations. Drawing on client-centered principles, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods, she helps people develop practical skills they can use in everyday life. Her goal is to equip clients with approaches that promote healthier responses to stressors and clearer problem solving.

Her 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 at Buffalo. As an LPC, she holds a licensed professional counselor credential that authorizes her to provide counseling services. Jessica practices in Georgia and accepts new clients seeking supportive, skills-based therapy.

Approaches for Online Care and Therapy

Jessica Hankins draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and emotionally-focused therapy to tailor online care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship in which the client directs the pace and topics of work - this approach helps people feel heard and build confidence in exploring personal goals. CBT focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and other challenges, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning. Emotionally-focused therapy helps individuals and couples identify and process core emotions that shape relationships and communication, supporting stronger emotional connection and repair.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. This shared decision making helps shape a plan that feels useful and sustainable.

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 access licensed professionals from home, balance therapy with other responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when life is busy or changing.