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Jessica Kohl

Jessica Kohl

LPC

Therapist · Texas · 12+ years of experience

Practical skills for managing strong emotions

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical coping skills
  • Experience with trauma

About Jessica

Jessica Kohl is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and anger. She writes plain, direct plans with clients so they can handle everyday struggles and feel steadier. Jessica focuses on clear steps and practical skills rather than jargon. Her work emphasizes communication and emotional healing. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses emotionally-focused ideas to look at how feelings and connection shape reactions. Jessica pays attention to life transitions and the ripple effects of trauma and loss. She supports people dealing with relationship strain, parenting challenges, and work-related stress. She also offers support around issues like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, chronic health problems, and intimacy-related struggles. Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions often include short exercises, goal setting, and steps to practice between meetings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods help when someone needs clear next steps or wants to break a cycle like substance use or self-sabotage. With 12 years of experience, she aims to help clients build resilience and clearer communication. Sessions are offered in English in Texas. People who want to begin can use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people understand how emotions shape their responses and close connection gaps. It focuses on identifying core feelings and changing interaction patterns that keep problems going, which can help with relationship strain and intimacy-related issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, moods, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, stress, depression, and anger because it gives step-by-step tools to practice between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices that help reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques often pair well with CBT to manage strong emotions and cravings related to addictions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and together they will pick methods that feel most helpful. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online or in-person options are offered before scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to fit remote sessions while focusing on practical skills and emotional healing.

At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
12+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 77482
NPI
1366953234

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions use clear steps, practical exercises, and goal-setting to help clients try new skills between meetings.

What is her clinical background?

She has 12 years of experience working with life transitions, trauma, addiction, and interpersonal challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LPC credential, licensed in Texas, and practices in that state.

Does she work in languages other than English or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to 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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