Jessica Edmundson , LPCC

Jessica Edmundson is an LPCC - a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor practicing in Ohio with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, anxiety and stress, relationship and family challenges, grief, parenting and career issues, attention concerns, and a wide range of other life adjustments. Jessica has supported clients in both inpatient and outpatient settings and focuses on increasing motivation, self-esteem, and practical coping skills to manage emotional difficulties.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she develops individualized treatment plans and dialogue to meet each person’s unique needs. Jessica often offers a solutions-focused environment while integrating evidence-based methods to help clients build skills and make meaningful changes. She believes a strong therapist-client relationship is grounded in empathy and the sense of safety needed to explore difficult material and work toward goals together.

Outside of her professional life Jessica is a wife and a mother of two, and she also considers her two dogs part of the family. She enjoys spending time outdoors walking, camping, and exploring, and values quiet moments with a cup of coffee. Jessica recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and she organizes her schedule around client needs as much as possible, offering evening sessions on an as-needed basis to support engagement in the work.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Therapy

This therapist commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and commit to meaningful actions; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a nonjudgmental stance so clients feel heard and supported while they explore their goals and challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT is a skills-focused approach that helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she adapts treatment as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to connect from home, work, or other convenient locations. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when life changes occur, and access licensed professionals and therapists without geographic constraints.