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Helping people build confidence and coping skills

Jessica Kelley, LPC

10 years in practice · based in Michigan · sessions in English · online only

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About Jessica

Jessica Kelley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She speaks plainly and offers steady support for parents, teens, and adults looking to regain confidence and balance. Her style is practical and goal-focused so clients leave with usable skills for daily life.

With ten years of experience, she draws on a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people cope with anxiety, stress, depression, and major life changes.

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Background and approach

Sessions often focus on building coping strategies, improving communication, and reducing shame or guilt that holds people back. Jessica also supports those navigating family-related strain and people figuring out life purpose and self-love. She integrates elements of cognitive behavioral approaches and trauma-focused work, and can include a Christian counseling perspective when clients prefer that frame.

Her work aims to be collaborative and respectful of each person’s values. Her approach is straightforward: identify a few clear goals, practice small changes, and track progress. Jessica helps clients translate ideas into routines that fit daily life.

She encourages parents and young adults to try concrete tools first, then adjust strategies as needed. Based in Michigan, Jessica works with English-speaking clients. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to start the process and then schedule sessions based on availability.

How Jessica Uses Therapeutic Techniques Online

Jessica blends cognitive behavioral approaches and trauma-focused work into her sessions. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Trauma-focused techniques work with memories and reactions that keep people feeling stuck, aiming to reduce overwhelming responses and increase day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jessica works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and values. She will adjust techniques over time based on what is most helpful and doable for the client.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins from different locations. Some formats also let sessions be shorter or without video when that better fits a schedule or bandwidth. Licensed professionals can help plan the best rhythm and format so therapeutic work fits everyday life and goals.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. She also supports people facing family strain, communication problems, and issues around self-esteem and purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

The style is practical and collaborative, focusing on small, usable steps. Sessions aim to build coping skills and improve communication rather than only talking about problems.

What is her professional background?

Jessica has ten years of clinical experience working with parents, teens, and adults. Her work combines several evidence-based techniques to address anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and is based in Michigan.

Which languages does she use in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this counselor works with

Most often

Experience
10 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English