Therapist profile
Jessica Coburn, LMHC
Iowa
LMHC in Iowa - anxiety and codependency support
Continue with JessicaWhere Jessica stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Iowa / 077247
- NPI
- 1245617356
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
About
- ACT and CBT
- crisis-focused sessions
- chronic illness support
About Jessica
Jessica Coburn is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Iowa with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, mood concerns, and codependency. Jessica offers brief crisis-focused sessions as well as longer-term support for ongoing challenges.
Her style is direct and practical. In a first session she aims to clarify the most pressing problem and map a short-term plan. For someone in the middle of a crisis she offers one-time focused appointments that prioritize de-escalation and immediate steps to manage anxiety and create safety in the moment.
Jessica also supports people dealing with chronic pain, medical trauma, and the emotional fallout from serious illness. She talks openly about scan-related anxiety, medical fatigue, and the grief that comes with long-term health changes. Sessions include concrete tools and exercises to use between meetings.
She integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with cognitive behavioral strategies and client-centered listening. That means work on values-based choices, practical behavior changes, and space to speak about what matters most. Journaling prompts and purposeful tasks are commonly part of the plan.
Jessica helps people who struggle with self-worth, boundary-setting, codependent patterns, addiction, or parenting stress. Her approach is collaborative and straightforward, focused on realistic steps a person can use in everyday life. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying what matters to you and taking small, values-based steps. Online sessions can include short exercises and homework that help untangle guilt and move toward chosen actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thought and behavior with practical techniques. In video or phone conversations, CBT is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors between sessions to reduce anxiety or mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica will work collaboratively to see which methods fit a person's goals and preferences. That may mean blending ACT, CBT, and client-centered conversation into a plan with specific homework and check-ins. The therapist and client decide together what feels most useful.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - shorter check-ins can fit a break at work, audio-only meetings use less bandwidth, and written exercises can be completed between sessions. Licensed professionals often find these practical benefits help therapy land in day-to-day routines without adding extra trips or time away from other responsibilities.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, mood issues, codependency, chronic pain, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is direct and practical, combining ACT, CBT, and client-centered work with exercises and journaling.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience providing short-term and longer-term mental health support.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Iowa and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.