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Jessica Christmann, LCMHC

Compassionate therapy grounded in body and mind

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About Jessica

Jessica Christmann is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 13 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma, sleep trouble, anger, and career strain. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on being present while people talk through what’s going on.

She builds goals together with each person and looks at choices, habits, and patterns that get in the way.

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Background and approach

Sessions often include talk and body-focused work to notice how emotions show up physically. That somatic perspective pairs with practical tools to manage symptoms day to day. Jessica uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs.

That might mean Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas about values and action, cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts, or Attachment-Based work to address early relationship wounds. The approach is tailored rather than fixed. Clients can expect a collaborative atmosphere that invites curiosity instead of blame.

Conversations cover what people want, what keeps them stuck, and small steps to try between sessions. Jessica emphasizes self-compassion as a core part of change. She also supports people dealing with issues like abandonment, codependency, dissociation, domestic violence, substance struggles, loneliness, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress.

Sessions are offered in English and available to international clients when scheduling allows.

How Jessica blends approaches for online work

Somatic-informed work invites attention to body sensations and movement as signals of emotional states. This approach can help people notice how stress or trauma shows up physically and learn simple ways to calm or reorganize the nervous system.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking values-based action. It helps when worry or avoidance keeps people from living the way they want. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns formed in close relationships and how those patterns affect current connections and trust.

Choosing a method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and comfort with different techniques, then try approaches that match those needs. Adjustments are made along the way so the plan fits the person rather than forcing one style.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging. That variety makes it easier to fit care into busy lives, manage appointments across time zones, and pick the format that feels safest and most useful. Licensed professionals can use these options to combine conversation and somatic practices in ways that work remotely.
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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
Jessica supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and career strain. Her work also touches on abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and mood or trauma-related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, present, and nonjudgmental. She combines talk and body-focused awareness so people can notice both thoughts and physical reactions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including PTSD, relationship patterns, and addiction-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC, licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCMHC 13188.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries for remote work.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and 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 according to listed availability.