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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Evidence-based techniques
About Jessie
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with three years of clinical experience, Jessie Lewis Bettendorf focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and an individualized, client-centered approach to help people manage symptoms and practical problems.
Jessie combines several evidence-based methods to help clients build coping strategies and make sense of difficult experiences. Sessions typically involve talking through recent problems, practicing skills for managing mood and anxiety, and working on practical plans for change. She values clear goals and steady progress rather than vague statements about change.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and more than a decade working with high school students before moving into clinical counseling. That experience informs how she talks with people about transitions, identity, and stress related to life stages and workplace challenges.
Jessie addresses areas such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation, and issues around money and work. She also supports people coping with post-traumatic stress, narcissism-related difficulties, forgiveness work, and questions about life purpose and self-regard.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a collaborative style. The practice uses a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects the See online therapy options button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a first session.
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How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Jessie uses a client-centered framework alongside several evidence-based techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments or behavior changes; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness practices help people notice bodily sensations and thoughts without immediate reaction, which can reduce reactivity to stress and aid with rumination.The biography also describes integration of Person-Centered and Individual Psychology elements, which means sessions emphasize the person's perspective and life context while addressing goals and patterns. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than imposing a single technique.
The practical benefit of online work is making sessions fit into everyday life. Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can reduce travel time, allow scheduling around work or family commitments, and make brief check-ins easier to arrange. Therapists and clients often try different approaches and formats in the first weeks to see what fits best.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace concerns, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach and integrates evidence-based techniques. Sessions combine talking, skills practice, and practical planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical counseling experience. Before that she worked over a decade with high school students, which shaped her approach to transitions and stress.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCPC - Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Maryland. Her practice is located in Maryland.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing work?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Costs vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.