- Practical coping skills
- Warm collaborative style
- Evidence-based care
About Jessica
Jessica Leising is a licensed mental health counselor in New York with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and relationship problems. She speaks plainly and makes space for people to tell their stories without judgment.
She starts by listening to what matters most to each person. Jessica believes clients know their lives best and brings that perspective into sessions. She highlights strengths and works with clients to find practical ways to manage symptoms and make small changes that matter.
Her approach is collaborative and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions focus on building skills for handling anxiety, improving communication, and coping after trauma or loss. Jessica also addresses related concerns such as attachment wounds, codependency, caregiver stress, and substance-related difficulties.
People can expect straightforward conversations about goals and next steps. Jessica balances support with actionable ideas, like coping tools and clearer ways to set boundaries. She encourages gradual progress and checks in about what is and isn’t working.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability. Jessica works in English and holds the New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential (LMHC).
Approaches that inform online work
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common approach focuses on building coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and step-by-step behavior changes to reduce overwhelm. Another approach centers on processing trauma and abuse in a paced, supportive way so memories and reactions become easier to manage. Both approaches aim to give people tools they can use outside sessions to feel steadier.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about your goals, history, and what feels helpful, and then suggest options. Clients and the therapist make decisions collaboratively and adjust methods as needed over time.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats were not specified in the biography. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time, or choose appointments during lunch breaks or after work. It can also allow a quieter check-in when voice-only meetings are preferable or reduce the need to be on camera when that helps someone engage more comfortably.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses related concerns like codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and substance-related problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She listens first, highlights strengths, and then offers practical skills and strategies tailored to each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience working with people facing mood, relationship, and trauma-related concerns. She emphasizes gradual change and real-world coping tools.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the New York Licensed Mental Health Counselor credential, listed as LMHC. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.