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Jessica Gardea

Therapist · Texas

Jessica Gardea

LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor - Life purpose and relationships

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Experience
3 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship skills
  • Trauma recovery

About Jessica

Jessica Gardea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting, and self-esteem. Jessica also addresses related issues such as attachment, communication problems, and family of origin matters.

She works with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about their next steps. Sessions often look at patterns that keep problems repeating. Jessica helps people learn practical skills to manage anxiety and improve communication in relationships.

Her style uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build skills rather than relying on vague promises. Conversations in session are direct and focused on what’s happening now and what can be changed. She pays attention to how past experiences like abandonment or adoption can affect current relationships and self-view.

Jessica supports clients dealing with trauma, guilt, shame, and issues tied to immigration or first responder stress. She also addresses body image, impulsivity, and problems that arise during divorce or separation. The work can include practicing new ways to respond and testing small changes between sessions.

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, clients select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 90540

As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Jessica uses evidence-based work online

Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage anxiety and improve relationships. One common approach focuses on teaching practical skills for managing anxiety symptoms and handling stressful moments. This includes learning specific breathing, grounding, and thought-challenging strategies to reduce distress and increase control over reactions.

Another approach pays attention to relationship patterns and communication. Sessions look at how interactions escalate and teach clearer ways to express needs, set boundaries, and listen. This work can help with conflicts, attachment concerns, and rebuilding trust after separation or loss.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client review what’s been tried, what matters most now, and then choose techniques to focus on. That collaborative decision is revisited as needs and goals change.

The biography does not specify which session formats are offered online, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote appointments to support steady practice of new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, parenting, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, grief linked to adoption or abandonment, and communication problems.

How would she approach feeling stuck or unsure about next steps?

Her approach uses evidence-based techniques and practical skill building. Sessions center on identifying repeating patterns and trying small changes to see what helps.

What is her professional background and experience?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with three years of clinical experience working with individuals on emotional and relational concerns.

Where is she licensed to practice?

She holds LPC credentials in Texas and provides services based on that licensure and location.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and region.

How do I get started with her?

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

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