Jessica Cleary

Jessica Cleary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi who focuses on practical, person-centered therapy. She brings nine years of clinical experience and offers straightforward, empathic support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and anger.

She works in a warm and interactive way. Sessions tend to be conversational but can include structure when someone wants concrete tools. Jessica treats each person as the expert on their life and helps guide them toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Her experience includes long-term work in community mental health settings. That background means she has supported people with trauma and abuse, mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges. She has also worked with new mothers around postpartum depression and fertility-related stress.

Jessica uses an eclectic approach to tailor therapy to each person. She draws on client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused work, and EMDR when appropriate. The aim is to match methods to the person’s needs rather than follow one fixed model.

People who want a collaborative therapist will find a respectful and nonjudgmental partner in Jessica. She emphasizes sensitivity, clear communication, and practical steps the client can take between sessions. To begin, she invites clients to take the first step toward change and says she will support them along the way.

How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and working at a person’s pace. It emphasizes empathy, respect, and helping the client name and pursue their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety and anger. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds focus on emotion regulation and coping strategies for intense feelings and relationship struggles.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose or combine methods based on their goals, preferences, and what feels helpful in early sessions. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.

Confirm the specific session formats available before booking so you know how therapy will be delivered. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing more flexible appointment times. It also lets therapists use worksheets, guided skill practice, and homework that fit into daily life. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and needs.