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Jessica Rutowski, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mood and anxiety care
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness exercises
- Client-centered focus
About Jessica
Jessica Rutowski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults 18+ on stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Jessica keeps sessions focused on practical skills and problem solving rather than long explanations.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a central framework to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. Jessica also draws on client-centered techniques to keep sessions collaborative and on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and grounding practices. These approaches are used together to help clients manage symptoms and daily challenges.
In session she breaks problems into manageable steps. Clients learn ways to recognize thinking patterns, try behavioral experiments, and build routines that reduce overwhelm. She offers clear exercises and short homework tasks to practice between meetings.
Jessica has experience working with a broad range of mood and thought-related concerns. Examples from her background include panic attacks, mood disorders, impulsivity, isolation, paranoia, and self-harm, as well as issues related to sexuality and gender dysphoria. She supports women’s issues and attachment-related concerns as part of that work.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and measurable skills. Jessica helps clients track progress, adjust strategies, and use simple mindfulness tools. For parents reading on a phone, expect direct steps, concrete practice, and paced follow-up rather than abstract therapy talk.
How Jessica blends CBT and mindfulness for remote care
Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients notice and test thoughts that keep problems going. CBT sessions focus on concrete steps, short practice tasks, and behavioral experiments useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood swings.She also incorporates client-centered methods that prioritize the client’s perspective and choices. That approach keeps sessions collaborative and helps set goals that fit everyday life. Mindfulness Therapy is used to train attention and grounding skills, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotion regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will discuss options and adjust methods based on each person’s goals, symptoms, and what they prefer. Decisions about techniques and homework are made together so the plan stays practical and manageable.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules because it can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make regular practice easier to maintain. Licensed professionals can use the same CBT exercises and mindfulness practices effectively in remote sessions when both parties agree on the logistics.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues such as panic, impulsivity, isolation, and self-harm.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions include behavioral experiments and short practice tasks to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She holds the LPC credential and has five years of experience working with adults 18 and older on mood and thought-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and sees clients under that license within the state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session after matching.
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