Jessica Peres, LPC
Compassionate New Jersey LPC for healing and growth
- Anxiety and depression care
- Relationship and family therapy
- English and Portuguese sessions
About Jessica Peres
Jessica Peres is a licensed therapist based in New Jersey who supports people navigating complex emotional and relational challenges. She practices with compassion and a holistic perspective, helping those coping with depression, anxiety, trauma, and addiction to find clearer direction and greater emotional balance. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she combines training in evidence-based techniques with a warm, collaborative stance to guide clients toward improved self-esteem, healthier communication, and stronger relationships.
Jessica works with individuals facing social anxiety, isolation, workplace stress, and the ripple effects of past hurt. She also assists clients through life transitions, recovery from substance use, and healing from abuse and attachment wounds. Her practice emphasizes helping people cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and more authentic connections with themselves and others.
Using proven therapeutic methods, Jessica aims to empower clients to process difficult experiences, develop practical coping skills, and make lasting changes that reflect their values. Sessions are conducted in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that prioritizes each person’s goals and pace for growth.
Jessica works with individuals facing social anxiety, isolation, workplace stress, and the ripple effects of past hurt. She also assists clients through life transitions, recovery from substance use, and healing from abuse and attachment wounds. Her practice emphasizes helping people cultivate self-awareness, resilience, and more authentic connections with themselves and others.
Using proven therapeutic methods, Jessica aims to empower clients to process difficult experiences, develop practical coping skills, and make lasting changes that reflect their values. Sessions are conducted in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment that prioritizes each person’s goals and pace for growth.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jessica Peres have?
Jessica Peres has 9 years of experience.
Is Jessica Peres a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are NJ LPC 37PC01150900.
In which languages does Jessica Peres provide therapy?
Jessica Peres provides therapy in English and Portuguese.
Where is Jessica Peres located?
She is located in New Jersey.
How can I work with Jessica Peres as my therapist?
You can work with Jessica Peres through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Peres work with international clients?
Jessica Peres does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jessica Peres cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Jessica integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address a wide range of emotional and relational concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy explores early relationship patterns and how they influence current bonds and trust, helping with issues like abandonment, attachment difficulties, and relationship struggles. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s perspective, offering empathetic, nonjudgmental support that fosters self-understanding and personal growth for challenges such as self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building practical skills to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Jessica collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as therapy progresses so the plan stays aligned with what is most helpful.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals and therapists from the location that works best for the client.