Jessica Pustka
Practical counseling focused on skills and values
LPC Texas
- Experience
- 9 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Jessica
Jessica Pustka is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.
Background and approach
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflicts, parenting concerns, career challenges, and other life transitions, with additional attention to issues commonly faced by young adults. Jessica emphasizes practical skill-building and self-advocacy so clients can increase resilience and use healthier coping strategies.
Her approach centers on collaboration and respect for each person's strengths and story. She draws from evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor interventions to a client’s priorities.
Jessica encourages clients to view therapy as a process that starts with a courageous first step and continues through learning new tools, refining goals, and reinforcing self-care. Sessions are typically offered during standard daytime hours, and Jessica supports clients who are ready to explore changes toward greater well-being and fulfillment.
She aims to create a practical, goal-oriented environment where clients can build skills, clarify values, and pursue meaningful steps forward.
Remote approaches grounded in CBT, ACT, and DBT
Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings rather than letting them dictate actions. When appropriate, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are introduced to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work in therapy. Jessica partners with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques over time so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options allow clients to engage in skill practice, values-based planning, and real-time coaching from locations that fit their schedules, making it easier to integrate therapy into busy lives while still focusing on measurable progress.
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Experience
9+ years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English