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Jessica Kohl

At a glance

Experience
12 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistTexas

Jessica Kohl, LPC

Practical, compassionate counseling for life challenges

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LPC Texas 77482

NPI1366953234

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  • Goal oriented
  • Affirming care
  • Skills focused

About Jessica

Jessica Kohl is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction, and trauma. She works with people coping with life changes, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy concerns, and mood difficulties like depression and bipolar disorder. Jessica also supports those dealing with ADHD, compassion fatigue, and LGBT-related concerns.

Her work is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on clear goals, improved communication, and building steady coping skills. She uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s situation and pace.

Jessica has 12 years of experience in counseling. She often helps people recover from abuse, addiction, and difficult breakups. She also addresses chronic illness, blended family problems, and issues tied to first responder work and disaster response.

In the room she blends techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused work, and mindfulness tools. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps are used when someone needs help deciding on changes or creating small, manageable plans.

Her style is warm and direct. Jessica aims to create an affirming space where people feel heard and are guided toward practical steps. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit their needs.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online therapy

Jessica uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments that can change how they feel and act. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and many everyday stressors because it focuses on small, testable changes.

She also draws on emotionally-focused therapy to help people name and make sense of strong emotions in relationships. EFT can help when communication breaks down or when emotional distance and attachment issues are a concern.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That plan can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Confirm the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins around a work break. It can also let people use audio-only time when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter setup is needed. Ask about current scheduling and format options when you complete the matching questionnaire.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma, grief, parenting and mood concerns like depression and bipolar disorder.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on goal setting, communication skills, and building coping strategies that fit daily life.

What is her professional background and experience?

She holds a Texas LPC and brings 12 years of clinical experience working with trauma, addiction, and life transitions.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LPC in Texas and practices work tied to that location.

What languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin the process to work with her?

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

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