Jessica Eddins, LMHC, LPC
Narrative-minded counselor focused on practical change
Details
| Name | Jessica Eddins |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC, LPC |
| Based in | Virginia |
| Licensed in | Virginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 7 |
About Jessica
Jessica Eddins is a licensed counselor practicing in Virginia. She holds the Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor credentials and brings seven years of clinical experience. Jessica focuses on common stresses adults face and aims to make therapy approachable and practical for everyday life.
Jessica uses Narrative and client-centered ideas to help people tell their story and notice patterns that no longer serve them. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and build new coping habits.
Background and approach
Sessions often include simple tools like journaling, mindfulness exercises, and short between-session tasks to practice new skills. Many people come for help with anxiety, stress, relationship strain, or addiction concerns. Jessica works with issues related to trauma, intimacy, self-esteem, and life transitions as well.
She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, codependency, communication problems, and financial stressors. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps clients set clear goals and creates a plan together to reach them.
Jessica explains techniques in plain language and focuses on small steps that fit into real life. Appointments are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes, and she adjusts the pace to each person’s needs.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- 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.
- 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
Narrative and practical approaches for online work
Jessica blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people change how they understand their experiences. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and looks for moments that show strengths or new possibilities. Client-centered work means the therapist follows the person's lead, listens deeply, and helps build goals that matter to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thoughts and behaviors, teaching simple skills to reduce anxiety, manage cravings, or improve mood.Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessica will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try techniques together to see what fits best. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so tools feel useful and manageable.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversations and practicing new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a quicker check-in. Text and chat work well for brief updates, reminders, or ongoing coaching between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum over time.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, using Narrative ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people reframe stories and change unhelpful thoughts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has seven years of experience working with a wide range of concerns including addiction, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia as indicated by her RI LMHC and VA LPC listings.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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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