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Jessica Eddins

Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges

LMHC, LPC Virginia

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Jessica

Jessica Eddins is a licensed clinician in Virginia who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with a client-centered, compassionate stance to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she emphasizes practical strategies that support clearer thinking, healthier habits, and improved coping during life transitions. Jessica holds LMHC and LPC credentials and draws on motivational interviewing and narrative work to assist clients in defining and pursuing meaningful goals.

Her style is collaborative and focused on meeting people where they are; she uses tools such as mindfulness practices, journaling, worksheets, and homework to reinforce progress between sessions. Jessica has worked with a wide range of concerns including self-esteem, caregiver stress, communication problems, codependency, substance use, grief around divorce or separation, and issues connected to guilt and forgiveness.

She aims to create a respectful environment where clients can process emotions, build skills, and move toward the changes they seek.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and many everyday problems and emphasizes practical strategies and homework to support change.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their values and goals; this approach supports self-directed growth and is helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life transition concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and awareness skills that reduce reactivity and increase present-moment coping; it pairs well with cognitive work for stress reduction and emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be collaborative. The therapist will work with each client to identify priorities, preferences, and goals, then tailor interventions so they fit the client's needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity during life transitions. These formats allow licensed professionals to use worksheets, guided mindfulness, journaling prompts, and motivational techniques between sessions to support steady progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem struggles, and coping with life changes among other related challenges.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques with client-centered care, along with motivational interviewing and narrative strategies to support goal-oriented, collaborative work.
What is her level of professional experience?
Jessica has seven years of clinical experience working with a variety of mental health and addiction-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials with listings RI LMHC MHC01580 and VA LPC 0701010121, and she practices in Virginia.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In which formats are sessions available?
Clients can schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTRelationship issues

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Virginia, North Carolina, Rhode Island

Languages

English