- Goal focused
- Skills driven
- Stress relief
About Jessica
Jessica McDaniel, LPC, LCPC, helps people take practical steps toward feeling better. She focuses on clear, doable goals and checks in with clients as they make progress. Her style is direct and encouraging for people who want change but feel stuck.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. That work often pairs with mindfulness and stress-relief exercises such as simple relaxation practices. Jessica also draws on Acceptance and Commitment and Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies when they fit a person's needs.
Her practice centers on common life struggles. She has worked with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, and bipolar concerns. She also helps people manage eating and sleeping problems, anger, career and vocational questions, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and parenting challenges.
Jessica has 17 years of experience in clinical settings across Illinois. She meets people where they are and focuses on practical skills that can be used between sessions. Sessions include checking goals, practicing coping strategies, and adjusting plans when life changes interfere.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. People who want straightforward tools and steady support may find her style a good match. To begin, follow the site process to complete the short questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
How these approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for coping with anxiety, depression, or life transitions when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and managing daily stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches short, practical exercises to calm the body and reduce reactivity, useful for stress, anger, and overwhelming moments.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust techniques over time if something isn’t helpful. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to what actually improves day-to-day life.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or parenting, reducing travel time, and making it easier to keep regular appointments. Because session formats are not detailed here, please confirm the current options before booking. Online work still focuses on goal-setting, practicing skills between sessions, and checking progress so therapy can fit into everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and parenting concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using cognitive behavioral methods alongside mindfulness and stress-relief exercises to teach skills you can use day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of clinical experience working in various settings and helping people with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options through the booking flow before scheduling.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.