Dr. Jessica Dennis , LPC

Dr. Jessica Dennis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 11 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, career challenges, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. She also addresses concerns common to first responders and multicultural issues related to prejudice and discrimination, and she provides coaching and support for career and professional development.

Dr. Dennis currently meets with clients via live chat messaging only and typically holds sessions in the evenings. She is open to arranging set chat sessions earlier in the day by request, and invites prospective clients to send a message to schedule an earlier session if needed. Her practice emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can share thoughts and feelings and begin to explore practical strategies for coping and growth.

Taking the first step toward therapy requires courage, and Dr. Dennis recognizes and supports that effort. She works collaboratively with clients to tailor support and coaching to their goals and life circumstances.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Chat Support

Dr. Jessica Dennis draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that help clients build coping skills and navigate life transitions. She uses cognitive and skills-based strategies to help manage anxiety and stress by teaching practical tools for thinking and behavior patterns that can reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

She also integrates career-focused coaching and problem-solving methods to support professional growth, executive concerns, and work-related stress. For clients coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, or relationship challenges, she employs trauma-informed, supportive interventions that emphasize pacing, stabilization, and restoring a sense of control.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Dennis works with each client to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting techniques over time to best match evolving needs.

Although online therapy can take many forms - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging - Dr. Dennis currently meets primarily via live chat messaging and typically offers evening sessions with the option to schedule earlier chat blocks by arrangement. Online formats offer flexibility and easier access to consistent support, making it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life.