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Jessica Burke, LCSW

Practical, body-aware therapy for life transitions

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About Jessica

Jessica Burke is a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults facing big life changes and heavy feelings. She works with people who are coping with grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and compassion fatigue. Jessica focuses on practical support that makes day-to-day life feel more manageable.

She brings 12 years of experience to sessions and meets clients with compassion and simple tools. Jessica uses a mix of somatic ideas, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and acceptance-based skills to help people notice how their body and thoughts affect mood.

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Background and approach

Sessions are conversational and paced to what each person needs. When grief or panic show up, she uses clear steps to calm the nervous system and reduce overwhelming reactions. For shame or low self-esteem she focuses on building self-compassion and small, doable changes.

The work often includes learning grounding practices and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns. Jessica pays attention to attachment and relationship patterns that shape how people cope. She helps clients understand recurring dynamics and try new ways of relating.

Motivation-based techniques are used to set realistic goals and keep progress on track. Her approach is practical and collaborative. Clients can expect a steady, nonjudgmental space to try new strategies and track what helps.

Jessica aims to help people move forward from stuck patterns and regain more ease in daily life.

How Jessica’s Approaches Work Online

Somatic-informed work helps people notice how sensations in the body link to emotions and reactions. It often involves simple grounding and breath practices to calm the body and reduce physical signs of stress or panic. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them, which can ease avoidance and increase meaningful activity.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and how they shape coping. In sessions Jessica helps people name those patterns and try new ways of connecting or setting boundaries. She approaches this collaboratively and will adjust methods to match each person’s goals and preferences.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work together. Jessica will discuss options, try approaches, and tune the plan based on what feels useful. Clients and therapist make choices together about what to practice between sessions.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people meet from home or during breaks, use written check-ins, or have brief messaging between sessions. The variety supports different comfort levels and schedules while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.
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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and related issues like guilt, shame, panic attacks, and self-love.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining body-focused work, acceptance strategies, and cognitive tools to help people manage symptoms and learn new habits.
How much experience does she have?
Jessica has 12 years of professional experience working with adults in transition and people coping with loss and life changes.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LCSW 56163 and in Oklahoma under OK LCSW 20203.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.