Jessica Gentry, LPC
Therapist focused on narrative and practical change
Details
| Name | Jessica Gentry |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 12 |
About Jessica
Jessica Gentry is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on practical concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and addiction. Her style is straightforward and strengths-focused, helping people notice what is already working and build from there.
Jessica takes a trauma-aware, holistic view of each person. She pays attention to past experiences, attachment patterns, and how personal stories shape current reactions.
Background and approach
Sessions mix listening with practical tools so clients can try new ways of coping between meetings. Her approach often draws on Narrative Therapy and Attachment-Based ideas to reframe problems and strengthen relationships with self and others. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep sessions collaborative and CBT or DBT skills when people need concrete strategies for moods, behavior, or emotions.
Jessica aims to make therapy a collaborative conversation rather than a lecture. She helps set small, doable goals and checks progress regularly. That practical focus is useful for people dealing with parenting strain, grief, caregiving stress, or workplace burnout.
People who choose Jessica typically want a clear, compassionate guide who balances empathy with tools they can use day to day. She emphasizes coping skills, improved communication, and gentle shifts in personal narratives so growth feels steady and achievable.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jessica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jessica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment ideas fit into online therapy
Jessica commonly uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach looks at how past events and labels shape current behavior and helps people try new, more helpful interpretations. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work and focuses on patterns in relationships - how people connect, seek comfort, and handle conflict - which can be useful for intimacy, parenting, and trust issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose which methods suit their goals and needs. That might mean using narrative techniques to change a personal story, adding CBT or DBT skills for emotion regulation, or focusing on attachment patterns in relationship work. Decisions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video works well when you want face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates, practice skills between sessions, or connect when a quick check-in fits the day. These options help therapy fit into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem challenges among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused. Sessions blend listening with practical tools like coping skills and communication strategies.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Jessica has 12 years of experience working in mental health settings. She applies a trauma-aware, holistic lens to care.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not work with international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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Contacting this therapist
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