About me

I am a mental health counselor licensed in the state of Missouri with three years of experience working as a counselor. I have experience working with concerns such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, personality disorders, and trauma history. I have worked with a range of ages, from as young as 4 to individuals in their 70’s.

When working with teenagers, I do my best to make sure they feel heard and understood. Teenagers often have different concerns, such as peer pressure, social media, bullying, and trying to figure out who they are as a person and what they will do with their future. These concerns can be made worse by anxiety, depression, and trauma. I will utilize a cognitive behavioral approach combined with person-centered therapy as well as humor.

I look forward to meeting you and supporting your journey in an understanding, empathetic way.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Depression
  • Compassion fatigue
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Anger management , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Abandonment , Adoption and Foster Care , Attachment issues , Body image , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 5

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

MO LPC 2019005725

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jessica Erickson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 11 months

A child was going through a lot of identity issues and also needed support with social anxiety. Jessica was always understanding and provided cognitive behavior therapy in a manner that was natural and helpful. We were able to endure some tough transitional periods with her support. I would highly recommend Jessica.

Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties

Jessica is a great listener and gives sound advice. She is compassionate, but gives objective opinions, which is perfect for me. Highly recommend!

Written on Jul 01, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

It's early in our journey but Jessica is calming, provides space and is incredibly patient. She validates without invalidating the other person.

Written on Jun 20, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning lgbt, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

And Jessica is a wonderful combination of kind considerate understanding and most importantly knowledgeable
It is my genuine opinion that anybody that she works with is in good hands

Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes

Jessica has been great just letting me get what I need off my chest and being able to add some extra input or questions that I need to look at for me and just me. Things to reflect on or consider between each appointment. It’s so nice to have a place to do this and a person on the other end with the knowledge and skills to help.

Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes

Jessica is a good listener and she is very flexible. She quickly assesses what I need conversation wise and gives it. I feel safe and not judged, and heard all the time. I’m grateful for her and the points of reflection she’s given me.

Written on Feb 27, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief

Jessica is a wonderful active listener. I also love how she offers suggestions in a way that says “there are many different strategies. Let’s find something that resonates for you.”

Written on Nov 21, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues

Jessica has been amazing since I started teencounseling.com.

Written on Jul 27, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

Jessica is very easy to talk to and she talks back to you like you are a real person. She takes her time to understand what you are saying when you are having a hard time explain thoughts feelings or things that happen. She gives you time to become comfortable talking about things when you are not ready yet. She is simply amazing.

Written on Jul 25, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I've been with Jessica for a year now and she's been so supportive and helpful through my toughest time

Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 5 months on issues concerning depression, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem

Jessica is always timely, willing to listen but also give advice/ideas at the right time.
Also checking in via messages to see how things are going.

Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

A thoughtful therapist with lots of experience and advice

Written on Nov 08, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compas

She creates a low pressure safe space for untangling knots. Chill energy, open mind, excellent listener. Kindly.

Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Outstanding Therapist.

Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Jessica if needed will give me the space to word vomit if I have to. She also has given me somethings to work through and guides me when I get stuck. I really like that we still had a session even though we had to change it from a video call to a phone call with my work schedule being such a mess. I feel like she really cares about me and takes my time constraints into account!

Written on Sep 27, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, and self esteem

I’ve been speaking with Jessica for a few months now, and she’s made me feel so comfortable and heard. She acknowledges my struggles and concerns and she is so kind in her approach to helping me. I am so thankful to have her in my corner.

Written on Sep 06, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Jessica has helped greatly with huge transition in my life. Through our sessions, I've been able to recognize patterns I felt were holding me back. I appreciate her time and thoughtfulness.

Written on Aug 29, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Jessica is possibly the best therapist I’ve ever had. It never felt awkward to share anything and I truly felt like she helped me through my issues. Would recommend in a heartbeat.

Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue

Appreciate the timeliness and availability of my therapist. I feel heard and given a space to confide as well as process my challenges.

Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks

Jessica is a great listener and makes helpful comments about issues I am dealing with.

Written on Jul 12, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Most of the time I just want to chat and don’t need the phone or video and this is the best thing. She always follows up in a very responsible time and super nice to chat with.

Written on Jun 04, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and compassion fatigue

Jessica has given me much clarity in every session we meet, her ability to sift through the mess in my head and emotions is very impressive and much appreciated!

Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Jessica is amazing! Someone that I can come to with anything, I've loved our sessions so far!

Written on Jan 18, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

She’s a great listener , very respectful and is very professional and understanding

Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Jessica is so patient and always quick to respond to my messages. She has a unbiased view which I really appreciate. I think her ability to really just let another person speak and for her to stay so grounded while another spills their heavy emotions, makes me have confidence in our convos.

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