Jessica Coburn, LMHC
Practical, direct therapy for urgent and ongoing struggles
Details
| Name | Jessica Coburn |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Iowa |
| Licensed in | Iowa |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Jessica
Jessica Coburn is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Iowa with 15 years of experience. She offers clear, practical support for people who feel overwhelmed by crisis, chronic health concerns, or major life changes. Her style is direct and compassionate, focused on immediate steps you can use between sessions.
Her work includes short-term crisis appointments for urgent dilemmas and one-time sessions for quick perspective and planning. These sessions aim to de-escalate anxiety, clarify the core problem, and leave clients with an actionable plan.
Background and approach
She also provides longer-term support when issues require more sustained attention. Jessica often works with people facing chronic pain, medical trauma, or a history of cancer, addressing grief, ongoing medical anxiety, and the fatigue that comes with long-term illness. She avoids platitudes and focuses on realistic coping strategies that respect each person’s lived experience.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and client-centered methods to help people untangle guilt, shame, and fear and make choices that match their values. Sessions include structured journaling and exercises meant to transfer progress into daily life.
Clients looking for help with anxiety, stress, mood disorders, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, or career and life transitions will find practical tools and candid collaboration. Jessica emphasizes what is realistic and sustainable so gains are usable outside the therapy room.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Career difficulties
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jessica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jessica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT inform online work
Jessica uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about their lives. That approach looks at the meanings people have built around events and offers ways to separate identity from painful experiences. It can help with trauma, grief, and long-standing patterns that feel stuck.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on values and actionable steps. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, accept difficult feelings without getting stuck, and commit to small changes that match what matters most to them.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessica treats therapy as a collaboration and will help you test different methods to see what fits your goals, needs, and daily life. That may mean trying focused crisis sessions, shorter check-ins, or longer-term work based on what feels useful.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins during a workday or between treatments. Many people find remote sessions help maintain continuity of care while juggling health appointments, caregiving, or other responsibilities.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does Jessica address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative, with a focus on immediate, practical steps. She uses exercises and journaling to turn insights into daily habits.
What is her professional background?
Jessica has 15 years of clinical experience working with people in crisis, those facing chronic health issues, and people navigating major life transitions.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Iowa.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she can work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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