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Jessica Kohl

Therapist · Texas

Jessica Kohl, LPC

Compassionate, skills-based counseling for life challenges

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Communication focus

About Jessica

Jessica Kohl is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and big life changes. She offers a calm, respectful space for someone who is coping with grief, relationship struggles, intimacy issues, or mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder. She also supports people managing ADHD, compassion fatigue, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or injury.

Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions focus on building practical skills for communication, emotion regulation, and coping. She uses short exercises, goal-focused conversations, and real-world homework to help clients apply what they learn between sessions.

Jessica draws on several evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused strategies when they fit a person’s goals. These tools are used to address trauma, substance concerns, relationship patterns, and everyday stressors.

With 12 years of experience, she blends skill-building with attention to feelings and attachment patterns. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s readiness for change. Jessica aims to help people clarify priorities, repair communication, and find manageable next steps.

People in Texas who prefer working with an LPC can use the site’s matching process to connect. Jessica provides care in English and does not work with international clients at this time.

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Jessica’s approaches fit online work

Jessica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try small behavioral changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how emotions shape close connections. EFT techniques help people notice feelings, name needs, and practice clearer communication in relationships.

Mindfulness Therapy is another piece of her approach, offering simple noticing exercises and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Jessica will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and past experiences, then try methods that fit. Adjustments are expected as progress unfolds, and she checks in regularly to make sure the plan is helping.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find remote sessions helpful because they can fit appointments into a busy day, avoid travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Ask about available formats when arranging the first appointment to find what works best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, and relationship or intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on skill-building and clear goals while attending to emotions and relationship patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working with people facing trauma, life transitions, and interpersonal challenges.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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