Jessica Hankins, LPC

Jessica Hankins is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, grief, and mood changes. She speaks plainly and works at the client’s pace to find what feels useful. Her approach aims to give practical strategies that can be used outside of sessions.

With 14 years of experience, Jessica blends several therapeutic ideas into straightforward work. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and create a respectful space. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that get in the way. Emotionally-Focused ideas guide conversations about connection and feeling, while mindfulness and solution-focused techniques keep the focus on small, doable steps.

Sessions tend to be warm and interactive. Jessica helps people try new responses to old problems and practices skills they can use at home. She often focuses on communication, coping tools, and ways to reduce reactivity when emotions run high.

Her background includes university study in psychology and school psychology in New York, plus the Licensed Professional Counselor credential. Jessica has worked across settings helping people with ADHD, autism, eating and body image concerns, attachment and family stress, and compassion fatigue. She aims to help each person build clearer choices and feel more able to move forward.

Jessica is based in Georgia and conducts therapy in English. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

How Jessica blends approaches for online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and building a respectful working relationship. It helps people feel heard and decide which topics matter most in their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches specific skills to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, mood, and habit change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and respond to strong emotions and can be useful when relationship feelings or attachment themes are central.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will collaborate with each person to test methods, adjust plans, and pick tools that match the client's goals and preferences. The process is practical and adaptable rather than fixed.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people bring everyday situations into conversation and practice new responses between meetings. Licensed professionals can help tailor frequency and session length to match your needs.