Dr. Jessica Hughes, LPC
Missouri · 8 years in practice
Dr. Jessica Hughes helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression.
License and registration
- LPC, Missouri
- 2022021563 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1528775970 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Hughes helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She supports those facing big life changes and the daily struggles that make it hard to move forward.
Her approach is straightforward and grounded in listening first. Dr. Hughes is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience practicing in Missouri.
She keeps sessions simple and direct. People describe coming to her when they feel stuck, empty, overwhelmed, or ashamed.
Background and approach
In sessions she creates space for honest talking about what matters most. She focuses on what a person wants out of life and practical steps that feel doable. Her work draws on Existential therapy to look at meaning, choice, and values.
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches to help people notice thoughts and build actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when clients want concrete ways to change unhelpful patterns. Dr.
Hughes favors an empathetic, nonjudgmental style and a collaborative pace. She helps people set small goals, practice new skills, and track progress between sessions. The emphasis is on real-life changes that fit each person’s situation.
Sessions can address specific areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, control issues, and feelings of isolation. She also works with people experiencing guilt, shame, impulsivity, and challenges related to first responder roles.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding meaning and practical skills online
Existential therapy looks at questions of meaning, choice, and personal values. It helps people clarify what matters to them and face big life questions that can cause anxiety or emptiness. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and to choose actions that align with their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a trusting, empathetic relationship where the person’s own goals guide the work and change grows from that supportive connection.Choosing the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively to figure out what fits each person’s needs and preferences. Goals, comfort with different techniques, and how someone responds in early sessions help shape the plan together.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people use visual cues and a fuller conversation when schedules allow. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for short check-ins, step-by-step skill practice, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it possible to keep therapy consistent and flexible while exploring meaning and building skills.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is empathetic and nonjudgmental with a collaborative pace. She listens first, then helps set small goals and practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and life challenges. Her background includes work in Missouri settings with adults facing stress and trauma.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Missouri. Her practice is based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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