Jessica Pustka , LPC

Jessica Pustka is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings eight years of professional experience to her work with adults and families. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflicts, parenting challenges, and career and life transitions, and she often supports young adults facing identity and life-stage concerns. Her approach emphasizes building practical coping skills, strengthening self-advocacy, and cultivating healthier self-care habits to support lasting change.

Jessica believes clients are the experts on their own stories and that everyone has strengths to draw on when facing difficult situations. She works collaboratively to recognize those strengths and to develop strategies that fit each person’s life and goals. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life takes courage, and she aims to provide steady support throughout that process.

Sessions are typically offered during standard work hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and she uses therapeutic tools drawn from evidence-based approaches to tailor care to each client’s needs. Jessica is committed to helping clients build skills that improve daily functioning and overall well-being over time.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then commit to actions that align with their values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges because it emphasizes meaningful behavior change rather than trying to eliminate uncomfortable internal experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to manage emotions and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions because it breaks problems into manageable steps and tracks progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most useful and adapt strategies over time to ensure the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different lifestyles and comfort levels. This range of options makes it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.