Jessica Edmundson, LPCC
Compassionate therapist for life transitions
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- Solutions focused
- Skills based
- Values centered
About Jessica
She draws on methods like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to change unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas also appear in her approach, helping clients clarify values and take small actions that matter. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.
Jessica has spent over a decade supporting people through addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and stress. She also addresses issues such as self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related concerns, career strain, and parenting challenges. Her experience includes both inpatient and outpatient settings, which informs a down-to-earth, practical style.
Clients can expect a solutions-focused environment that balances empathy with actionable steps. Jessica emphasizes building a safe, respectful space so people feel able to talk through hard topics. She is a wife and mother who values time outdoors and brings that calm, straightforward presence into her work.
To begin, she asks people to identify priorities and then helps them practice skills between sessions. The aim is steady progress - not perfection - so people can handle changes and move forward with more confidence.
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Experience
12+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How Jessica Uses Evidence-Based Methods Online
Jessica blends cognitive behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance ideas to help people manage thoughts and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase awareness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps even when feelings are difficult.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica treats finding a fit as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try methods in session, and adjust plans based on what helps a person meet their goals and preferences.
Details about online session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, remote work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness exercises, and acceptance-based practices to remote sessions so that skill-building, homework, and feedback remain practical and focused.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting and career concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and solutions focused with an emphasis on skills practice. She combines cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, and acceptance-based techniques to help people make changes.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of professional experience, including work in both inpatient and outpatient settings supporting people with substance use and trauma-related concerns.
Does she hold any credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and works with adults in that state.
Are services offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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