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Jessica David, LPC
Missouri
LPC in Missouri - mood and relationship work
See online therapy options- CBT for thought patterns
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused planning
About Jessica
Jessica David is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, and self-esteem concerns. Jessica also addresses mood disorders, postpartum depression, addictions, and issues tied to parenting and intimacy.
She has worked in residential settings supporting people who experienced trauma and abuse, and has experience in school-based services. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets practical goals with clients. Sessions focus on clear steps and measurable progress rather than vague promises.
Jessica favors approaches that encourage active problem solving. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. She also uses client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to move conversations toward change.
In a typical meeting she helps clients name one or two priorities, notice patterns that keep problems going, and practice small strategies between sessions. She supports work on grief, anger, coping with life changes, financial stress, jealousy, and compassion fatigue using that same practical focus.
Her style is direct and goal-oriented. Clients can expect concrete skills, short-term plans, and regular check-ins on progress. Jessica offers work for young adult issues and women's concerns alongside general mood and relationship struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and anchored in clear, measurable steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT sessions often include setting clear goals and practicing homework between meetings to change thinking and behavior patterns.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen without judgment and to help clients set their own goals, and Mindfulness Therapy to teach brief attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity. Client-centered work focuses on what the person wants to achieve, while mindfulness gives short exercises to use when stress rises.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what actually helps. That collaborative process helps narrow in on the most useful tools for mood, anxiety, trauma-related symptoms, or relationship concerns.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find that practicing skills between online appointments helps transfer gains into daily life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with most often?
She focuses on depression, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and self-esteem. She also works with mood disorders, postpartum depression, addictions, and parenting-related stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions typically identify specific priorities, teach skills, and track small steps toward change.
What is her professional background and experience?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 13 years of experience, including work in residential trauma settings and schools.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LPC credential in the state of Missouri and practices there.
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 session costs handled?
Session cost varies by location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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