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Online therapist

Jerrie Booker

Calm guidance for family and life transitions

Credentials
LPC
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jerrie

Jerrie Booker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety and navigate family concerns. She also supports those coping with grief, life changes, and challenges with self-esteem and confidence.

Her approach centers on creating an honest, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak freely. She encourages practical conversation about what feels hard and what might help. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps toward change.

Background and approach

Jerrie listens for what matters most to each person and tailors discussions to their situation. She gives direct, compassionate feedback and helps clients notice patterns that limit them. The work often includes building coping skills, improving communication, and strengthening day-to-day habits.

She also addresses caregiver stress, control issues, isolation and loneliness, communication problems, and women's issues. These topics are woven into sessions when they relate to the client’s main concerns. Her style is supportive and goal-oriented.

She invites clients to try different strategies and reflects on what is and isn’t working. The focus is on practical progress rather than labels or tests.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Evidence-based techniques are used to address immediate problems and build longer term skills. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills for stress and anxiety, such as breathing, scheduling, and stepwise exposure to difficult situations. These tools are aimed at reducing overwhelm and increasing confidence in daily life.

Another common method involves communication and problem-solving work for family-related concerns. This includes practicing clearer ways to express needs, setting boundaries, and breaking larger problems into manageable steps. That kind of work helps people handle conflicts and improve everyday interactions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust the plan based on what helps. This is a collaborative process that centers the client's preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and for those who live far from in-person care. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to choose what works best for them. These formats make it easier to keep momentum and continue work between appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, family concerns, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional work includes caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, loneliness, and women's issues.
How would sessions feel and what is the therapist's style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. The therapist creates a nonjudgmental space, offers feedback, and focuses on small, doable steps toward change.
How much direct experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and related support roles.
Where is the therapist licensed and what is the credential?
Jerrie holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Louisiana under LA LPC 1365.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Louisiana
Languages
English

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