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Online therapist

Jesse Dukes

Family-focused counselor and coach

Credentials
LPC
Experience
6 years
Licensed in
Georgia
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Jesse

Jesse Dukes is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, family and parenting challenges, and struggles with self-esteem. He also offers coaching for life and career transitions. Jesse practices in Georgia and communicates in English and Spanish.

Jesse blends psychological insight with ideas from biology and spirituality. He tends to focus on practical steps people can try between sessions. Conversations often include skill building for communication, boundaries, and handling intense emotions.

Background and approach

He aims to make change feel doable instead of overwhelming. His background includes a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Messiah College, earned in 2020, and six years of professional experience. Jesse has been active in faith and nonprofit work in Fayette County since 2006.

That community experience informs how he approaches relationship and family concerns. Clients commonly bring issues such as attachment struggles, blended family dynamics, codependency, divorce and separation, and problems with guilt or shame. He also supports men’s issues, young adult transitions, and process addictions like problematic porn or gambling.

Conversations can address both immediate coping and longer-term life purpose work. Jesse says meaningful change can start when people feel seen and supported enough to take the next step. He offers a mix of counseling and coaching tools to help people find clearer choices and act on them.

How Jesse uses evidence-based approaches online

Jesse works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical tools and personal growth. One approach focuses on building communication and boundary skills to ease family conflict and improve parenting routines. These are hands-on strategies people practice between sessions to change everyday patterns. Another approach centers on emotion awareness and regulation. This involves noticing triggers, naming feelings, and learning small grounding or breathing methods to reduce overwhelm. It is useful for anxiety, shame, and relationships that feel stuck. Finding the right combination of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try different techniques to see what fits. Clients set priorities and adjust the plan as progress is made. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. In general, online options can make it easier to add therapy into a busy week, cut travel time, and fit check-ins around work or family schedules. If you need sessions that are shorter, off-camera, or scheduled during lunch breaks, ask about available formats when you arrange the first appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jesse help with?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, family and parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. Other focus areas include attachment issues, blended family issues, codependency, and relationship communication problems.
How does he approach therapy and coaching?
He blends psychological ideas with biological and spiritual perspectives to build practical skills. Sessions often focus on communication, boundaries, and steps clients can try between meetings.
What experience does he bring?
He has six years of professional experience and completed a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in 2020. He has been involved with faith and nonprofit work in Fayette County since 2006.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the LPC credential and practices in Georgia. No other credential or licence information is provided.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. That process connects you and allows scheduling with the therapist.

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