Jessica Mangan

Jessica Mangan is an experienced counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, grief, and life transitions. She greets clients with a direct, down-to-earth approach and offers practical tools people can start using right away. Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Michigan.

She has two decades of experience in a range of settings, including crisis units, mental health centers, and correctional facilities. That background informs a straightforward style that blends skill-building with honest conversation. Sessions focus on building insight and on adding strategies that fit everyday life.

Jessica commonly uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on mindfulness practices to help with emotional regulation, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Solution-focused techniques are part of her toolkit for creating practical next steps.

Her work has included helping people with sexual addictions, substance use, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue. She aims to create a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere so people can speak frankly and try new coping skills without judgment.

If someone is looking for clear, usable strategies and steady support during difficult times, Jessica offers an approachable style and many years of hands-on experience. She encourages prospective clients to take the next step and begin the matching and scheduling process.

How Jessica’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

CBT, or cognitive-behavioral therapy, looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions. Online sessions using CBT focus on identifying thought patterns and trying new behaviors between meetings to reduce anxiety, anger, or low mood.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. When used online, DBT-style work teaches concrete skills to handle intense feelings and to improve relationships and self-control.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.

Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and offer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also make it easier to continue work between in-person appointments and practice skills in everyday settings.