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Entry 023857North Carolina / United States

Jessica Owen

Jessica Owen, LCMHC

North Carolina 11 years in practice

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Licensed counselor - stress and trauma

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  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy

About Jessica

LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience, Jessica Owen helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. She combines practical methods with an approach that encourages clients to lead conversations about their goals and needs.

Jessica uses a client-centered foundation so people can explore what matters most to them. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts, mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity, and solution-focused steps for short-term goals. Motivational interviewing supports people working through change related to addiction or health behaviors.

Her sessions focus on identifying strengths that often get hidden when stress or trauma is strong. She helps people notice patterns, build coping skills, and set concrete actions to move forward. Discussions are guided by the person in the room rather than by the counselor issuing directives.

Jessica has worked for more than a decade with adults on issues including depression, panic, postpartum adjustment, substance use, domestic violence, and sexual assault and abuse. She also addresses life transitions such as divorce, fertility concerns, pregnancy and childbirth, and the emotional strain of caregiving or compassion fatigue.

People who meet with her can expect therapy that mixes short-term strategies and deeper work. She emphasizes clear steps, regular check-ins on goals, and adjustments when something isn’t working. To begin, clients use the site’s process to match and schedule an initial session.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy places the person’s concerns and goals at the center of each session. The therapist follows the person’s lead, listens for what matters most, and helps clarify priorities for change or relief. This approach supports issues like relationship strain, parenting stress, and general anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence. It includes simple exercises and homework that can be reviewed together in sessions, which helps with panic attacks, depression, and anxiety symptoms.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches brief attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. These techniques can be used between meetings to manage stress and reduce impulsive responses to difficult situations.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and therapist decide together which techniques to keep or change based on how helpful they are.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can also use online meetings to review worksheets, practice skills, and maintain more frequent contact between in-person visits.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues such as postpartum depression and panic attacks.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her foundation is client-centered care, supplemented by CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques chosen to match a person’s goals.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 11 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is an LCMHC - Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - practicing in North Carolina.

Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients.

What are the session formats?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To start, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

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