Profile / United States
Jessica Mangan, LPC
Michigan
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jessica
Jessica Mangan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood concerns, depression, and coping with life changes.
She earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from Western Michigan University in 2005. Her work history includes crisis units, mental health centers, and correctional settings. She has also served in leadership roles and as a staff trainer while maintaining clinical practice.
Jessica’s style is direct and practical. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and habits, and trying different ways of responding. She aims to help people build specific strategies and tools they can use right away.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and psycho-education. Those methods are used to increase insight, teach coping skills, and guide step-by-step behavior change.
Jessica has worked a long time with sexual addictions, substance use, anxiety, stress, and trauma and abuse. She guides clients through concrete exercises, skills practice, and straightforward feedback to address current problems and moving forward.
To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. She uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and session fees vary with location.
How CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness are used in online sessions
Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought that maintain anxiety or low mood, then try small behavioral experiments to test new ways of responding. DBT skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high. Mindfulness therapy focuses on simple awareness and grounding practices that reduce reactivity and improve focus.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Jessica will work with a person to match methods to their goals and day-to-day needs, adjusting techniques as progress is tracked. The initial conversations are used to set priorities and try concrete skills that fit the person’s routine.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, avoid travel time, and use brief check-ins for practice and coaching. Therapists can guide in-session skills practice, assign short homework exercises, and follow up on progress to keep momentum between appointments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar mood issues, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is direct and practical. She uses CBT, DBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to teach actionable skills and strategies.
What kind of background does she bring to sessions?
She has 20 years of experience and has worked in crisis units, mental health centers, and correctional facilities, plus leadership and staff training roles.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are conducted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Fees vary with location.
What is the first step to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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