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Online therapist

Jessica Pustka

Supportive counselor for family and parenting needs

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jessica

Jessica Pustka is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas. She brings nine years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses parenting concerns, family tensions, grief, career questions, and young adult issues.

Jessica emphasizes practical skill building and clear support during difficult moments. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people learn coping skills, practice self-advocacy, and build healthier routines.

Sessions focus on small, achievable steps rather than overwhelming plans.

Background and approach

Jessica respects each person's strengths and uses those to guide change. Jessica uses evidence-based approaches to shape sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and change behaviors.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients clarify values and take meaningful action even when difficult feelings remain. Appointments are typically offered during daytime hours, roughly 8 am to 5 pm. Sessions can include several formats to fit busy lives.

Jessica aims to make the work feel practical and relevant to everyday parenting and family demands. She encourages anyone considering help to take the next step. The process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling.

From there Jessica works with each person to set clear goals and manageable steps toward the life they want.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take steps that align with those values even when feelings are hard. It focuses on action and values rather than trying to eliminate tough emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift thinking and behaviors that cause distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes building skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and stronger interpersonal interactions; it is useful when emotions feel intense or overwhelming.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through goals, daily life demands, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan if something does not feel helpful. The client’s preferences guide which techniques are emphasized.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for busy families and people juggling work and caregiving. Video calls let conversations feel more like face-to-face sessions while phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins when schedules are tight. These options make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to fit therapy into a real-life routine.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, family conflict, grief, career concerns, and young adult issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is direct and collaborative, focusing on skills people can use right away and small steps toward change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has nine years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 67424.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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