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- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Attention supports
About Jessica
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Connecticut with nine years of experience, Jessica Pyka focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She combines a person-centered, strength-based stance with practical techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Jessica uses straightforward skills that people can try between sessions.
Jessica has worked in intensive programs and group therapy settings. She has also supported reunification efforts involving DCF. Her caseload has included a wide age span, from children as young as five to older adults up to 99, with concerns such as anxiety, depression, impulsivity, and life transitions.
Her approach emphasizes selecting concrete tools that fit each person’s daily life. She often introduces mindfulness exercises, simple self-care practices, and fidgets when they help with attention or regulation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify patterns and build alternative coping strategies.
Sessions aim to be practical and skills-focused. Jessica looks for small, testable changes clients can make between meetings. The work tends to include short exercises, thought-and-behavior tracking, and practice assignments that connect to real routines.
Outside of work she enjoys board games, card games, video games, and time with family. That interest in everyday activities shows up in sessions as a focus on usable strategies people can carry into their daily lives.
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How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Jessica integrates person-centered work with practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and pattern-based difficulties. She also uses mindfulness practices - brief grounding and breathing exercises that reduce immediate stress and improve attention. These are taught in short steps and practiced during sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals and preferences together and pick strategies to try. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted if something does not fit the person's routine or needs.
Confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also allow practice of skills in the context of everyday life, so clients can test techniques between sessions and bring those experiences back to discuss.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related concerns such as communication problems and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered, strength-based stance and applies techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach practical skills and strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in various counseling programs, including intensive programs and group therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.