- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ concerns
- Grief and loss
About Jessica
Jessica Gum is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) in South Carolina and has eight years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Jessica acknowledges that people bring strengths from their own lives to address what feels hard right now.
She centers conversations on what the client already knows about their situation. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest reflection. Jessica listens for patterns that keep people stuck and helps identify small changes that feel manageable.
Her approach values collaboration. She asks questions, offers observations, and suggests exercises a client can try between meetings. That might include simple behavioral experiments, grounding techniques, or practicing different ways of communicating with others.
Jessica also supports people working through issues like abandonment, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, control struggles, guilt and shame, loneliness, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-image and sexuality concerns. She pays attention to how physical health and life stressors affect mood and coping.
Practical matters are part of the work. Jessica helps people set realistic goals, track small wins, and adjust plans when life changes. She encourages regular check-ins about what’s helping and what needs to shift so sessions stay focused and useful.
How her approaches work in online sessions
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns in thinking and behavior and testing small alternatives to see what works better in daily life. Another approach involves grounding and coping skills that help manage intense emotions or panic in the moment. These methods are suited to worries like anxiety, panic attacks, social fears, and recovery from trauma.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss options with each person, try tools in session, and adjust based on what fits the client’s goals and preferences. The client’s feedback guides which techniques are emphasized as therapy continues.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Confirm the specific session formats available before booking, since options are listed when you start the matching process. The structure is meant to make therapy usable in everyday life while keeping focus on manageable changes and coping skills.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Other areas include social anxiety and phobia, panic, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, practical approach that focuses on small steps and real-world changes. Sessions include discussion, observations, and exercises to try between meetings.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, trauma, grief, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided when selecting options.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.