Therapist profile
Jessica David, LPC
Missouri
Licensed Professional Counselor - Mood and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Missouri / 2016004606
- NPI1477159275
- Experience13 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMissouri
About
- Client-centered work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Jessica
Jessica David is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with 13 years of experience. She has worked in residential settings supporting people who experienced trauma and abuse, and in schools. Jessica focuses on concerns such as depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, motivation and self-esteem, and anger.
She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Jessica helps people set clear goals and works with them to reach those goals. She uses conversational techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests small changes that can make daily life easier.
Her background includes direct clinical work in residential care and school-based counseling. That range informs how she balances short-term problem solving with deeper therapeutic themes. Jessica draws on approaches like client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking and behavior patterns that fuel mood problems and anger.
In session she also uses mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and solution-focused steps to build forward momentum. Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people find internal reasons to change and stick with it. These methods are woven into a practical plan, not presented as abstract theory.
Jessica aims to help people manage strong emotions, improve relationships, and handle life transitions with clearer steps. She invites straightforward conversation about what is working and what is not, then adjusts strategies as needed. This approach is aimed at steady, usable progress rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jessica regularly draws on client-centered therapy to prioritize the person’s own perspective and goals. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people select what matters most to them. It is useful when someone wants direct support working through strong feelings like anger and grief.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to spot thinking and behavior patterns that maintain distress. CBT breaks problems into small parts and tests practical changes, which can make it easier to try new skills between sessions. Mindfulness therapy is used alongside these tools to lower reactivity and increase present-moment awareness when emotions start to escalate.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to figure out which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in around a work break, fewer travel demands, or the ability to join from different locations. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they practice new skills and strategies.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting and anger among other issues.
What is her style in session?
She takes a practical, goal-focused approach and uses conversational techniques to identify patterns and test small changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including work in residential settings and school-based counseling.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices in Missouri.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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