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Jessica Coburn

Jessica Coburn

LMHC

Therapist · Iowa · 15+ years of experience

Practical, direct support for urgent problems

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About Jessica

Jessica Coburn is a licensed mental health counselor with 15 years of clinical experience in Iowa. She offers direct, no-nonsense support when life feels overwhelming. Her approach aims for clear thinking and practical steps so people can start feeling steadier right away.

She provides short-term crisis work and longer-term therapy depending on what someone needs. Crisis sessions focus on de-escalation, immediate problem solving, and a simple plan to move forward. Longer courses of therapy blend skills practice, journaling, and regular check-ins to track progress.

Jessica often helps people who are coping with chronic illness, medical trauma, or cancer history. She addresses the fatigue, scan anxiety, and grief that can come with ongoing health challenges without minimizing what has happened.

Her work also covers stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, mood issues, and anger. She uses practical exercises and real-world takeaways so change carries into everyday life. The goal is realistic shifts that fit a person's daily obligations.

Jessica's style is collaborative and candid. She talks plainly about options and sets achievable steps. People who want straightforward guidance and tools to manage crises or rebuild after a major life change tend to find this approach helpful.

To begin, she asks people to identify what feels most urgent and crafts a plan from there. That could be a single focused session for immediate relief or a plan for steady work toward longer-term goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Eating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Iowa

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when fear or pain shows up. It uses exercises and short practices to shift behavior toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes and homework assignments to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and uses empathetic listening to help them find their own solutions and strengthen self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods and exercises to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for more frequent brief check-ins when needed. It also supports using digital tools like structured journaling and homework between sessions so therapeutic work continues outside the meeting time.

At a glance

Listed location
Iowa
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Iowa)
LMHC · No. 077247
NPI
1245617356

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, career strain, eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, self esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, and substance concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions emphasize clear steps, practical exercises, journaling, and tools that can be used between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jessica has 15 years of experience working with people across a range of challenges, including crisis intervention and chronic health concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is an Iowa licensed mental health counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and practices in Iowa.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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