Jessica Willis, LPC
Mississippi LPC specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and family
About Jessica Willis
Jessica Willis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi with 23 years of clinical experience supporting people through major life changes and emotional struggles. She creates a nurturing, non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore their feelings and develop practical strategies for growth and healing.
Her work focuses on complex emotional experiences such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery, and extends to a wide range of concerns from managing stress and navigating life transitions to addressing interpersonal challenges and individual healing journeys. Jessica emphasizes understanding each person’s unique story and tailors interventions to fit that context.
Drawing on evidence-based approaches, she helps clients build resilience, increase self-understanding, and reshape unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating. Whether addressing workplace stress, family conflicts, or deeper processes of personal transformation, Jessica combines professional expertise with compassionate support. She honors each person’s strengths and works to provide thoughtful, personalized guidance aimed at fostering greater emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.
Her work focuses on complex emotional experiences such as depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, and trauma recovery, and extends to a wide range of concerns from managing stress and navigating life transitions to addressing interpersonal challenges and individual healing journeys. Jessica emphasizes understanding each person’s unique story and tailors interventions to fit that context.
Drawing on evidence-based approaches, she helps clients build resilience, increase self-understanding, and reshape unhelpful patterns of thinking and relating. Whether addressing workplace stress, family conflicts, or deeper processes of personal transformation, Jessica combines professional expertise with compassionate support. She honors each person’s strengths and works to provide thoughtful, personalized guidance aimed at fostering greater emotional well-being and a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jessica Willis have?
Jessica Willis has 23 years of experience.
Is Jessica Willis a licensed therapist?
Yes. Jessica Willis is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license is MS LPC 0997.
In which languages does Jessica Willis provide therapy?
Jessica Willis provides therapy in English.
Where is Jessica Willis located?
Jessica Willis is located in Mississippi.
How can I work with Jessica Willis as my therapist?
You can work with Jessica Willis through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Willis work with international clients?
Jessica Willis does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jessica Willis 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 for Online Support
Jessica Willis often draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them - ACT focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even in the presence of emotional pain, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is another element of her work, exploring early relationship patterns and how they shape current connections - this approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and healing from abandonment or trauma.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when helpful, using practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to stress, low mood, or anxiety. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Jessica Willis works with each person to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and needs, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from different locations within the same state, and continue care during transitions, while maintaining connection with a licensed professional who guides the therapeutic work.