Jessica Peres

Compassionate, skills-focused counseling for change

LPC New Jersey

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Portuguese

About Jessica

Jessica Peres is a licensed professional counselor practicing in New Jersey who brings nine years of clinical experience to her work with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and related challenges.

Background and approach

She emphasizes compassionate, whole-person care and draws on evidence-based methods to help clients develop coping skills, strengthen self-esteem, and manage stressors such as workplace pressure and social anxiety. Jessica frames therapy as a collaborative effort that supports healing from past wounds and building greater emotional resilience.

Her practice prioritizes practical tools and insight, blending cognitive behavioral work with attachment-focused perspectives and client-centered support. Jessica helps clients improve communication, address intimacy and relationship concerns, and navigate life transitions including separation and family conflict.

She also attends to issues like codependency, body image, caregiving stress, and forgiveness, offering a steady, nonjudgmental presence as people explore change and growth. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and Jessica uses a range of therapeutic techniques - including mindfulness and skills-based strategies - to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

She encourages clients to build self-awareness and actionable plans that lead to more authentic, sustainable well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it focuses on practical strategies and skill building. She also incorporates attachment-based ideas that explore how early relationships shape current connection patterns, which can be helpful for intimacy, trust, and communication concerns. In session she draws on client-centered principles to create a respectful, empathetic environment where the client's experience guides the pace and goals of work.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients can expect discussions about which strategies feel most useful and adjustments over time as priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered through a variety of formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make regular work on goals more accessible and allow clients to choose the format that fits their day-to-day life while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining compassion with practical strategies to build resilience and improve communication.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jessica has nine years of experience working with people facing mood, trauma, and addiction-related challenges.

What credentials and location are on record?

She is an LPC licensed in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC01150900 and practices from that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English, Portuguese