Dr. Jessica Hughes

Supportive care for stress, trauma, and self-worth

LPC Missouri

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Jessica

Dr. Jessica Hughes is an LPC based in Missouri who brings eight years of professional experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and difficulties coping with life changes.

Background and approach

She also addresses related challenges such as abandonment and attachment concerns, body image distress, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and control issues, and feelings of isolation and emptiness. Her practice aims to help clients regain steadiness and clearer perspective during hard transitions.

Her style emphasizes an accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients are invited to explore thoughts and emotions openly. Jessica blends evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to tailor work to individual needs.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process, supporting clients to set goals, practice new skills, and build on strengths as they pursue more satisfying, meaningful daily life.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Jessica often draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns and to develop practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to support clients in clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning how to act in ways that align with what matters most even when difficult feelings arise. Client-Centered Therapy provides a foundation of empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard so clients can explore experience at their own pace and build self-directed insight.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider symptoms, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different methods to fit what feels most useful. This collaborative planning helps set practical goals and select interventions that match a client's needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility limits. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and practice skills between sessions, while allowing clients to access licensed professionals from their own locations.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and isolation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental, emphasizing collaboration and openness so clients can explore thoughts and feelings while developing practical skills and strategies.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mood and relationship-related concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Missouri with license number MO LPC 2022021563.

Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Clients may meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English