Therapist profile
Dr. Jessica Hamm, LPC, LPCC
Tennessee
LPC counselor - anger and mood concerns
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- CredentialsLPC, LPCC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 2959; LPCC, Kentucky / 278187
- NPI1649618521
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Anger management support
- Cognitive-behavioral tools
- Mindfulness practices
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Hamm is a PhD-level counselor licensed in Tennessee with 16 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addiction concerns, anger, and related struggles. Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients.
Her approach blends straightforward, evidence-based techniques. She uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to help identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also draws on person-centered methods to keep the conversation practical and focused on what matters most to the client.
Mindfulness-based practices appear in her work as a way to build awareness of physical and emotional reactions. That can be useful for stress, sleep problems, and managing spikes of anger. She favors short, clear interventions a client can try between sessions.
The profile notes she offers message-only sessions via a 24-hour message board. When working together she shapes dialogue and plans around the issues a person brings. She avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity.
She asks people to take the first step when ready, and frames therapy as a collaborative process. Practical goals, regular check-ins, and concrete skills are emphasized as part of moving toward steadier moods and clearer next steps.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and remote care
She commonly uses cognitive-behavioral techniques and person-centered methods. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that fuel anger or anxiety and then practicing new responses. Person-centered methods keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities and experience.She also incorporates mindfulness-based practices to help notice physical cues and emotional build-up. Mindfulness tools can make it easier to pause before reacting and to improve sleep and stress regulation.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
The biography indicates she currently offers message-only sessions via a 24-hour message board, so confirm the full list of session options before booking. Online formats can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use these formats to support skill practice, review progress, and plan next steps.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Kentucky
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, anger, relationship issues, self-esteem, sleep problems, parenting strain, grief, career concerns, bipolar features, and LGBT-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Her style is interactive and practical, combining cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, and mindfulness ideas to create concrete strategies clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working with adults across a range of mood, stress, relationship, and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a PhD-level counselor with LPC and LPCC credentials and is licensed in Tennessee.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What formats are used for sessions?
The biography specifies message-only sessions via a 24-hour message board. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.