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Jessica Chester

Calm, practical support for everyday challenges

LPC Georgia

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Chester is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and parenting challenges. She draws on 15 years of clinical experience to offer practical strategies and skills that help clients navigate daily pressures and interpersonal strains.

Background and approach

Her work emphasizes collaborative planning and skill building tailored to each person's situation. Using evidence-informed methods, Jessica blends cognitive and mindfulness-based tools with solution-oriented problem solving to address issues such as panic attacks, workplace difficulties, social anxiety, and relationship communication problems.

She also supports clients facing separation and divorce, dissociation, self-harm urges, guilt and shame, and struggles with self-love and forgiveness. Jessica’s practice aims to strengthen emotional regulation, clarify personal goals, and expand coping options so clients can move forward with greater confidence.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. In practice this may involve tracking thought patterns, testing new behaviors, and developing concrete skills for managing stress and panic.

Mindfulness Therapy encourages present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and emotions, which can help with emotional regulation, rumination, and improving focus in daily life. These practices often pair well with skills-based work to reduce reactivity and increase self-awareness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and the specific challenges someone brings to shape a plan that may combine elements of CBT, mindfulness, DBT skills, and solution-focused strategies to match individual needs.

Online therapy offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit treatment into a busy schedule. These formats support ongoing skill practice, quick check-ins between sessions, and consistent momentum toward therapeutic goals while accommodating differing communication styles and logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Jessica works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, anger, and parenting concerns, and also supports people dealing with panic, workplace problems, social anxiety, relationship and family difficulties, and related areas.
What is the therapy style and approach like?
Her style is collaborative and skill-oriented, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help clients develop practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working with a range of concerns and uses that background to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Jessica is an LPC licensed in Georgia with licence number GA LPC LPC016762 and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; her practice serves clients within the United States and is conducted in English.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

Commitment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityPanic disorder and panic attacksSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English