- Stress and anxiety
- Mood disorders
- Trauma aftermath
About Jessica
Jessica Zira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 20 years of clinical experience in Connecticut. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns, trauma and anger. She also addresses problems related to isolation, loneliness, and social anxiety.
Jessica focuses on practical ways to manage difficult feelings. Sessions often include talking through recent struggles, learning coping strategies, and practicing skills to handle upsetting situations. She pays attention to how relationships and attachment patterns affect daily life and mood.
People come to her with a range of concerns, including obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, and the effects of abuse. She also supports first responders and those dealing with impulsivity, control issues, guilt, or shame. Jessica works with mood disorders and personality-related challenges in straightforward, paced sessions.
Her work uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to build skills and insight. That can mean learning ways to reduce anxiety, testing out new behaviors, or addressing patterns that keep problems going. Sessions move at a client’s pace and emphasize practical steps between meetings.
Jessica practices in Connecticut and provides care in English. She aims to help people break down problems into manageable parts and to develop concrete tools for daily life. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and measurable steps. Cognitive-behavioral approaches look at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact, helping people try small changes and notice differences. Trauma-informed methods focus on safety in pacing, grounding skills, and managing triggers when addressing post-traumatic stress and abuse related concerns.Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level, and will adjust what they try based on progress and feedback. That helps make sessions feel relevant rather than prescriptive.
Specific online session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available options before booking. Generally, remote sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. They can also let someone choose a quieter setup, use phone-only check-ins if video is difficult, or schedule shorter appointments for brief problem-solving. Licensed professionals can help match the format to practical needs and personal preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and anger, plus related concerns like isolation, social anxiety, guilt and shame.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach uses evidence-based methods and practical skill building, focusing on coping strategies and insight to change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
Jessica has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health concerns.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is an LMHC and an LPC practicing in Connecticut with the credentials RI LMHC and CT LPC.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.