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Jessica Peterson, LCSW

Therapist in Texas

Jessica Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and addictions.

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  • Licensed inTexas
  • License42343
  • NPI 1144765116
  • Experience3+ years
  • LanguagesEnglish

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About Jessica

Jessica Peterson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and addictions. She also supports people facing life transitions, ADHD challenges, mood and personality concerns, and struggles with self-esteem. Jessica writes plainly and listens for practical goals people can work toward.

Her approach combines attachment-based ideas with cognitive and skills-focused tools. Sessions tend to be down-to-earth and goal driven.

Background and approach

She uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach coping skills and to change unhelpful thinking patterns. Jessica also brings relationship-focused work into sessions when needed, using principles from the Gottman Method to address communication and conflict. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help reduce reactivity and improve emotional awareness.

Her style balances emotion-focused conversation with skill-building exercises clients can practice between meetings. With three years of experience as an LCSW, she works with adults and young adults around common life stresses and emotional symptoms. She pays attention to how attachment history affects current relationships and brings that perspective into therapy when relevant.

People who choose Jessica can expect straightforward planning, regular check-ins on progress, and homework that fits everyday life. She aims to help people make small, sustainable changes that improve mood, reduce anxiety, and strengthen relationships over time.

Credentials

LCSW (Texas)
License 42343 · expires November 2026
NPI
1144765116 · national provider identifier

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Online support

How attachment and skills work online

Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and try new ways of relating in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear steps and practice. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when people need tools to manage symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That may mean mixing attachment ideas with CBT or adding skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation is a focus.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be better when a shorter check-in or lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick updates or ongoing coaching-style support between full sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does Jessica work with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, and related mood or personality issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her sessions are practical and down-to-earth, mixing emotional exploration with concrete skills and homework to use between meetings.

What is her background and experience?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and has three years of professional experience as an LCSW working with adults and young adults.

Where is she based and what are her credentials?

Jessica is licensed in Texas as an LCSW and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She offers therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.

How are sessions billed or priced?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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