Dr. Jessica Hughes, LPC
Compassionate help for anxiety and life changes
Details
| Name | Dr. Jessica Hughes |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Missouri |
| Licensed in | Missouri |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 8 |
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Missouri with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making the first step feel manageable. She creates a space where people can talk about hard things without judgment. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person sitting across from her.
Background and approach
Conversations are practical and honest, breaking problems into manageable steps and small goals. Dr. Hughes draws on Narrative Therapy to help clients reframe their stories and separate themselves from the problems they face.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered techniques to build values-based goals and strengthen self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools are used when helpful to teach skills for managing strong emotions, reducing avoidance, and improving daily routines. She adapts methods to the individual rather than following a fixed script.
Her work covers a variety of related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, codependency, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, impulsivity, and isolation. She also supports people grappling with guilt, shame, forgiveness, and the aftermath of first responder stress. Dr.
Hughes emphasizes collaboration. Together with each person she sets clear goals, tracks progress, and adjusts the plan so therapy stays relevant and useful.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult 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.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: 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.
- Internal Family Systems: 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 Acceptance-Based Approaches Work Online
Dr. Hughes often uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from the problems they face. This approach helps people identify the stories they tell about themselves and rewrite those stories in ways that open up new choices and actions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, is another common tool she uses; it focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small steps toward them while learning to live with uncomfortable feelings.She treats the choice of approach as a team decision. Early sessions are spent listening, mapping what matters, and testing which methods feel most useful. She works with each person to set clear goals and revises the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and collaborative.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give practical flexibility. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text are useful for short updates, skill coaching between sessions, or people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to continue work consistently over time.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, codependency, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions are conversational and focus on practical steps and skills that fit each person’s life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma-related concerns, depression, and related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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