- Work and wellbeing
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
About Jessie
Jessie Lewis Bettendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Maryland who focuses on work and wellbeing alongside common life stresses. She meets people where they are and aims to help them manage anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and the strain of major life changes. Jessie uses straightforward language and a supportive presence so conversations feel clear and focused.
She shapes each session around the person in front of her. Jessie draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and combines them to fit individual needs. In practice this means building coping skills, improving communication, and addressing patterns that keep people stuck.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Prior to counseling, Jessie spent more than 13 years working with high school students in educational settings. That experience informs her calm, practical way of helping people through transitions and stressors related to school, work, and family roles.
Sessions often focus on concrete goals such as reducing panic or worry, processing grief, setting boundaries, or managing workplace issues. Jessie also helps people work through attachment concerns, caregiver stress, money worries, and feelings of isolation.
Outside of work she prioritizes self-care through hiking, running, gardening, biking, and time with family and friends. That practical approach to wellbeing often shows up in sessions as simple strategies people can use between meetings.
How evidence-based approaches work online
Jessie commonly uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present problems and practical coping skills. Person-centered methods emphasize listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel heard and understood; this helps when working through anxiety, grief, or life transitions. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce worry and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessie will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. That process is a joint decision made over several sessions.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier and help therapy fit into a busy week. It can also allow shorter check-ins, remove commute time, and accommodate someone who prefers not to be on camera. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned to fit your daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and feelings of isolation.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered, eclectic approach and integrates evidence-based therapeutic techniques to match individual needs. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-oriented.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. Before that she worked for over 13 years with high school students in educational settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.