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Jessica David

Jessica David

LPC

Missouri

Compassionate counselor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Missouri / 2016004606
Experience
13 years
Languages
English
Location
Missouri

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    • Goal focused
    • Trauma informed
    • Mindful techniques

    About Jessica

    Jessica David is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She greets people warmly and aims to help them move past the struggles that brought them to therapy. Jessica focuses on practical steps and clear goals so clients can see progress over time.

    She has worked in residential settings supporting people who experienced trauma and abuse, and in school settings supporting students. That background informs her approach to mood disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief. She also helps with addictions, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression, and issues that affect daily life like money worries and burnout.

    Jessica uses a mix of client-centered work, solution-focused strategies, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she listens first, then helps people set small, doable goals and notice what changes. She favors straightforward conversation and practical tools over long lectures.

    Many people come for help with relationships, parenting stresses, intimacy concerns, attachment issues, jealousy, and family problems. Jessica also works with those facing life transitions, career and motivation lapses, and compassion fatigue. Her goal is to guide clients toward clearer choices and more steady moods.

    Jessica encourages clients to speak openly without fear of judgment. She describes her role as supportive and collaborative, helping people build confidence, cope with anger, and find ways to manage stress. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before booking.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and working online

    Jessica combines Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy to help people find their own reasons for change and to feel heard while they do it. Motivational Interviewing focuses on drawing out a person’s motivation and setting small steps toward change, which can help with addictions, motivation struggles, and behavior change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can explore concerns at their own pace and build trust.

    She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood management because it offers concrete strategies to test and change everyday thoughts and behaviors.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. That means the first few sessions often focus on understanding what matters most and deciding which mix of approaches to use.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allowing shorter check-ins or appointments that avoid travel. It also lets people use mindfulness practices and homework tools between sessions, helping progress continue outside appointment times.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

    Additional focus areas

    Attachment issuesFamily problemsJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    13+ years

    Listed in

    Missouri

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What problems does Jessica commonly address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship concerns among other issues.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps set small, achievable goals using practical tools.

    How long has she been practicing?

    Jessica has 13 years of professional counseling experience in residential and school settings.

    What credential does she hold and where is she based?

    She holds the LPC credential and practices in Missouri.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin if I want to work with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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