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Jessica Kohl

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Jessica Kohl, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - family and parenting focus

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting support
  • CBT and EFT methods

About Jessica

Jessica Kohl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of experience. She focuses on common stresses that come up at home and at work, including anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, trauma, and struggles with intimacy and self‑esteem.

Jessica uses straightforward therapy methods that help people set goals and try different ways of solving problems. She draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused work to identify patterns and test practical changes. She also uses mindfulness techniques and emotionally focused ideas when emotions and attachment show up in sessions.

Her sessions tend to center on communication skills, pacing difficult topics, and building coping tools that fit daily life. Jessica pays attention to issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, blended family tensions, and first responder stress when these come up in conversation. She also addresses concerns related to chronic illness, addiction, and complex family-of-origin dynamics.

People who bring questions about parenting, LGBT concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or compassion fatigue will find a therapist who listens for concrete next steps. Jessica aims to help people try small, manageable changes and notice what shifts in their relationships and mood.

She asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session so she can understand current priorities and suggest a path forward. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and language of work is English.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online work

Jessica commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally focused ideas in her practice. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people try small experiments to reduce anxiety or depressive thinking. Emotionally focused approaches pay attention to feelings and attachment patterns to improve communication and emotional connection in relationships.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice stress reactions and choose different responses. These approaches can be combined so that skills practice, emotional processing, and goal setting happen together. Deciding which mix fits best is a collaborative process; the therapist and client review goals and preferences and adjust methods as work continues.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as current options are provided during sign up. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into busy days because they cut out travel time, allow quicker check-ins during lunch breaks, or make it easier to keep appointments when schedules shift. The focus remains on helping clients try practical skills, improve communication, and manage strong emotions in everyday life.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting strain, trauma, addiction, grief, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on communication skills, coping strategies, and small steps clients can try between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.

What credential and location should I expect?

Jessica holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the United States?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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