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Jessica McDaniel

Compassionate skills-based therapy for lasting change

LPC, LCPC Illinois

Experience
17 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica McDaniel brings a practical, evidence-informed approach to therapy, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance and mindfulness-based methods to help clients address persistent patterns and immediate challenges.

Background and approach

With 17 years of clinical experience, she focuses on identifying specific areas a person wants to change, teaching concrete skills, and checking in on progress so treatment stays aligned with goals.

Her work addresses a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, mood difficulties such as depression and bipolar challenges, trauma and grief, intimacy and relationship concerns, parenting and family-related stress, eating and sleeping problems, anger, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related coping.

She also supports people navigating career transitions and other life changes, offering strategies for both short-term relief and longer-term growth. Licensed as an LPC and LCPC in Missouri and Illinois respectively, Jessica emphasizes collaboration and skill-building, using techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, client-centered therapy, and mindfulness to meet individual needs.

Her style blends practical tools with attention to values and present-moment awareness, aiming to help clients reduce distress and move toward meaningful, sustainable change.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jessica often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and to learn practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is another frequent influence, emphasizing values clarification and willingness to experience difficult emotions while taking actions that matter to the individual.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed. That collaboration helps tailor skill-building, mindfulness practices, or acceptance strategies to the client’s situation.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to practice skills between meetings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access care without geographic constraints, while still working with a licensed professional on concrete goals and coping strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She works with a wide variety of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and family stress, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach combines skill-based methods and compassionate listening, often using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside acceptance, mindfulness, and client-centered techniques to teach practical coping strategies and support values-driven change.
How long has she been practicing?
Jessica has 17 years of experience working in a range of clinical settings helping adults with mood, stress, trauma, relationship, parenting, and vocational concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is licensed as an LPC and LCPC with licence details MO LPC 2012036888 and IL LCPC 180.012682, and her practice is based in Illinois.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Licensed

Missouri, Illinois

Languages

English