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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem work
About Jessica
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas with 4 years of experience, Jessica Helms works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family and parenting concerns, anger, and ADHD. She is completing a PhD program in counseling psychology and provides counseling in English.
Jessica focuses on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions aim to clarify problems, reduce distress, and build skills for daily life. She uses straightforward talk and collaboratively developed plans rather than abstract theory-talk.
Her work addresses a broad set of related issues such as attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, and mood disorders. She also supports people working through forgiveness, self-love, sexuality questions, and social anxiety or phobia.
Jessica describes the counseling relationship as respectful and sensitive. She adjusts conversation and goals to what each person brings to sessions. That includes pacing the work, choosing interventions that fit the person, and checking in about progress as therapy continues.
Practical concerns like improving communication, handling intense emotions, managing panic, and coping with traumatic memories are common topics. Jessica helps people practice new ways of responding, test small changes between sessions, and build confidence in everyday situations.
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Evidence-based approaches and how they translate online
Jessica describes her work as rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. One common approach focuses on skill building for anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding exercises, spotting triggers, and practicing graded exposure to feared situations. This helps reduce panic and avoidance over time. Another approach targets trauma-related problems by organizing memories and responses, building safety and coping skills, and slowing processing so overwhelm is reduced. That method is aimed at post-traumatic stress and difficult memories.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jessica works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's goals, symptoms, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans based on progress and feedback.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue work after a move or schedule change. Discuss format preferences during the initial matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to match practical needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Jessica works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, anger, and ADHD. She also focuses on related problems such as attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, panic, and social anxiety.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a practical way. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and collaborative planning rather than long academic explanations.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of professional work experience and is actively enrolled in a PhD program in counseling psychology. That academic work informs her clinical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Arkansas. Sessions are provided from that jurisdiction.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process starts the intake and scheduling steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.