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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Mood disorders
About Jessica
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of experience, Jessica Zira helps people in Connecticut work through stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, bipolar conditions, and depression. She focuses on practical steps people can take when symptoms get in the way of daily life. Sessions are conducted in English.
Jessica concentrates on problems such as isolation, loneliness, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and attachment difficulties. She also addresses post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive patterns, and the effects of sexual assault or abuse. First responder concerns, impulsivity, control problems, and questions about life purpose are other areas she commonly sees.
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build insight and coping skills. In sessions she listens for patterns in behavior and mood, then helps people try concrete strategies to reduce distress. The focus is on practical change rather than long technical explanations.
She aims to help people manage immediate stress and also develop longer-term skills for mood and personality-related issues. Jessica supports exploration of how relationships and past experiences affect current behavior. She helps people practice new ways of responding to triggers and difficult emotions.
To begin, readers are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first session. The subscription for sessions can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. International clients are not currently accepted.
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How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on specific skills and patterns rather than general discussion. One common approach addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by identifying triggers and practicing alternative responses; this helps with anxiety, mood problems, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. Another approach concentrates on processing traumatic experiences in manageable steps, helping people reduce the intensity of distressing memories and improve daily functioning.Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try an approach, and adjust methods based on how well they fit the client's needs and preferences. This keeps treatment practical and focused on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time from a day. Licensed professionals can also adapt interventions for remote sessions, such as doing behavioral experiments, mindfulness exercises, and skills practice during a meeting, so therapy remains action-oriented and relevant to daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, bipolar conditions, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment issues and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on building insight and practical coping skills in a straightforward, skills-oriented way.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and personality-related issues.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.