Jessica McDaniel, LPC, LCPC
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday challenges
Book with Jessica- Years in practice
- 17
- Credentials
- LPC, LCPC
- Licensed in
- Missouri, Illinois
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Jessica
Jessica McDaniel, LPC, LCPC, focuses on practical, down-to-earth therapy that helps people take small steps toward change. She invites clients to identify clear goals and checks in on progress. Her style is collaborative and straightforward, aimed at making everyday life more manageable.
With 17 years of experience in clinical settings, she has helped adults facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges around sleep and eating. She also supports people dealing with intimacy-related issues, anger, bipolar disorder, and career or life transitions.
Background and approach
Parenting concerns and relationship strain are included among the topics she addresses with clients. Her work often uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and behavior. She pairs that with mindfulness and stress-relief techniques such as relaxation exercises to reduce worry and reactivity.
Dialectical behavior therapy skills and acceptance and commitment therapy ideas are also part of her toolkit when they fit a client's needs. Sessions are focused on practical skills and clear steps clients can try between meetings. Jessica helps clients set realistic, measurable goals and adjusts plans as progress is made.
She aims to make therapy feel like a series of manageable actions rather than one big, vague promise. Jessica practices in Illinois and holds the credentials Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. She communicates in English and works with adults who want concrete tools to handle parenting stress, mood concerns, or changes in life circumstances.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
Approaches Jessica lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Online approaches that focus on skills and values
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take steps that match their values. It is useful for stress, worry, and life changes where moving toward what matters is a goal.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and eating concerns, and stress management.
Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to build awareness and reduce reactivity. These practices include simple breathing and relaxation exercises that can be used between meetings to manage strong emotions or stress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, preferences, and daily life. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can fit a shorter break or lower bandwidth situations. Live chat or messaging is useful for brief check-ins, practicing skills, or keeping momentum between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around parenting demands, work, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating struggles, parenting-related issues, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, career changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, using cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and stress-relief exercises to build skills and reduce symptoms over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of experience working in various clinical settings with adults facing a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LPC and LCPC credentials and practices in Illinois. The credentials are presented as Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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