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Dr. Jessica Dennis

LPC Virginia 11 years of experience

Practical, evidence-based support via live chat messaging

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Dr. Jessica Dennis
  • Evening chat sessions
  • Career and coaching
  • Stress and anxiety

About Jessica

Dr. Jessica Dennis offers evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people facing stress, anxiety, career change, and other life challenges. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and she presents a calm, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps. Jessica meets people through live chat messaging at this time and encourages those ready to begin to take that first step.

With 11 years of experience, she has worked with people experiencing compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those navigating ADHD challenges, first responder issues, and experiences of prejudice and discrimination. Jessica aims to make the conversation simple and useful rather than overwhelming.

Her sessions focus on helping people clarify their goals and make small, actionable changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and support career decision-making and coaching. Jessica helps clients notice patterns, test new ways of responding, and build steadier routines.

Jessica typically offers evening chat sessions and is open to scheduling set messaging times earlier in the day on request. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. She asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability to get started.

People who choose messaging sessions with Jessica can expect a direct, nonjudgmental space to talk through pressing concerns and practical next steps. Her work emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How Jessica Uses Evidence-Based Techniques in Online Care

Jessica applies evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear strategies and real-life problem solving. One common approach she uses helps people spot unhelpful thought patterns and test more balanced ways of thinking; this is useful for anxiety, low mood, and self-doubt. Another approach emphasizes skill-building and routine changes to reduce stress and manage burnout or compassion fatigue; it helps when daily demands feel overwhelming and steady habits are needed.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client work together to pick techniques that match the person’s goals, preferences, and what feels doable. Progress is measured in concrete steps, and methods can be adapted as goals shift.

The profile notes she is meeting via live chat messaging at this time, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people keep a written record of conversations to reflect on between sessions. Licensed professionals can tailor frequency and pacing to match work hours, caregiving needs, or other commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discrimination

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Virginia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, career concerns, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on clear, practical steps. Conversations aim to clarify goals and build manageable changes over time.

How much experience does she bring?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns including first responder issues and multicultural challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

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

What session formats are offered?

The biography states she is meeting via live chat messaging at this time; please confirm the current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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