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Jessica Gardea

LPC

Practical, compassionate therapy for stress and relationships

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Evidence-based care

About Jessica

Jessica Gardea is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, and issues around self-esteem. She focuses on making therapy clear and practical so people can use what they learn right away.

Her work often centers on social anxiety, communication difficulties, and healing after trauma. She aims to create a calm, compassionate space where clients can say what they need to say and try out new ways of coping. Jessica emphasizes small, steady steps rather than dramatic fixes.

Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build everyday skills. Sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful patterns, practicing coping strategies, and strengthening communication. The goal is to reduce overwhelming feelings and increase confidence in daily life.

She also offers support for concerns linked to family of origin, attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and body image. Jessica pays attention to how past experiences shape current behavior and relationships, and she helps people find more helpful ways to respond.

With three years of clinical experience, Jessica aims to meet people where they are. She works collaboratively to set goals and tracks progress in concrete ways. Prospective clients in Texas who prefer English can follow the site's start steps to see if her style fits their needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online therapy

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people learn skills they can use day to day. One approach focuses on anxiety management by teaching breathing and grounding exercises plus step-by-step exposure to feared situations to reduce avoidance. Another approach emphasizes communication skills training to improve how people express needs and resolve conflicts in relationships. Each method involves clear practice tasks and review in session so clients can notice real changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps and what doesn’t, and she discusses practical steps and homework together.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and goals.

License and NPI

LPC Texas · No. 90540
NPI1356283709

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Jessica focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and self-esteem. She also addresses related issues like body image, attachment, abandonment, and family of origin problems.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a compassionate, down-to-earth approach that emphasizes practical skills. Sessions are collaborative and aimed at building clearer communication and coping strategies.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

Jessica has three years of clinical experience working with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship concerns. She focuses on applying evidence-based techniques in real-life situations.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. The LPC credential is shown as part of her professional information.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability. That process connects you to next steps for appointments.

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