Dr. Jessica Hughes, LPC
Missouri · 8 years in practice
Dr. Jessica Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri.
License and registration
- LPC, Missouri
- 2022021563 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1528775970 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. She helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes.
Her approach is calm and straightforward, aimed at making it easier to talk about hard things. She keeps sessions focused on the here and now. Jessica creates a space where clients can say what they think and feel without being judged.
Background and approach
She listens closely and uses practical tools to help people manage overwhelming emotions and regain a sense of control. Her work draws on several evidence-informed approaches. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift strong emotions, and she applies Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice what matters to them and take steps toward it.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person’s needs. Jessica has eight years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including attachment difficulties, codependency, caregiver stress, and issues tied to guilt, shame, and isolation. She also supports people dealing with impulsivity, control struggles, and communication problems.
Sessions are offered in English and provided via a mix of video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Jessica aims to work collaboratively, helping each person find practical ways to feel steadier and more able to face daily life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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Online support
How Emotion and Skill-Based Therapies Work Online
The therapist integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients notice and shift intense emotional patterns, especially when those patterns get in the way of feeling connected to themselves. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify personal values and to build small actions that move people toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers ways to spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what style of therapy feels most comfortable. Together they pick methods that match needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online sessions can happen by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different days and routines. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging make it easier to touch base between calls or to communicate without being on camera. These options add flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with issues like attachment, codependency, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
The style is warm and straightforward. Sessions focus on listening, naming emotions, and building simple skills to manage difficult moments.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a Missouri LPC credential and practices out of Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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