Jessica Edmundson , LPCC

Jessica Edmundson is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor with 12 years of clinical experience helping people move forward from addictive behaviors, traumatic experiences, and persistent mood concerns. As an LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor), she blends practical, solution-focused strategies with a warm, respectful approach that centers each person's unique strengths and circumstances. Jessica has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with clients facing substance use disorders, and she also supports people coping with trauma, low motivation, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.

Her therapeutic style emphasizes tailoring conversation and treatment plans to meet individual needs, using empathy and compassion to create a space where clients can open up and build new skills. Jessica draws on evidence-informed tools to help clients manage stress, navigate life transitions, improve relationships, and address issues such as grief, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and attention difficulties. She prioritizes collaborative goal-setting so clients can see tangible progress and regain confidence in day-to-day living.

Outside of her clinical work, Jessica is a wife and mother of two, and she playfully includes her two dogs among her family. She enjoys spending time outdoors walking, camping, and savoring quiet moments with a cup of coffee. Her own experiences with anxiety and depression during college helped shape her commitment to supporting others through similar struggles, and she works to make the process of beginning therapy approachable and encouraging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Jessica Edmundson

Jessica integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients make meaningful changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action, which can be useful for overcoming avoidance, managing cravings, and coping with mood challenges. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and creating a supportive relationship so clients feel understood and empowered to explore their concerns, which is helpful for issues like low self-esteem, relationship struggles, and grief. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often benefiting those dealing with anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Jessica works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best based on individual needs, goals, and preferences. She combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or work. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to online formats to help clients build skills and move toward their goals.