About

Dr. Jessica Erickson

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor in Texas, an Army Veteran and Navy wife with over 7 years of experience working primarily as a non-profit counselor. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life changes, and career challenges. I have worked with individuals of all ages, couples, groups, and families. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Columbia University, and a Master of Science in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University, and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from National University. Additionally, I have certificates in Trauma Counseling and am a licensed Drug Treatment Counselor. My counseling style is caring and open-minded. I approach every individual with interest and respect. My approach combines existential, person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused counseling. Every client is unique and I will tailor my counseling style to provide the best care for you. It is impressive to me that you have chosen to seek counseling. You have already taken a huge step towards healing. The care provided will be all about you and improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you!

Qualifications

Experience You Can Count On

Non Profit Intern Counselor

September 2014 - December 2014

Conducted weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder
Provided play therapy to clients aged 10 years and younger using the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) approach
Maintained a case load of approximately 15-19 weekly clients
Developed and wrote treatment plans, processed notes, and diagnostic summaries
Assigned diagnoses and prepared for case management
Conducted substance use assessments to ensure compliance with treatment plan

Licensed Professional Counselor Intern

January 2015 - May 2017

Conducted weekly individual, family and group therapy sessions with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with a variety of disorders including Adjustment Disorders, ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Depression, Bipolar Disorder, Dysthymic Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Cognitive Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder
Provided play therapy to clients aged 10 years and younger using the Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) approach
Maintained a case load of approximately 15-19 weekly clients
Developed and wrote treatment plans, processed notes, and diagnostic summaries
Assigned diagnoses and prepared for case management
Conducted substance use assessments to ensure compliance with treatment plan

Licensed Professional Counselor

May 2017 - Present

Provides the following services to children and families including: classroom play based intervention, conducting classroom and face-to-face assessments; creating collaborative education and success plans; linking families with community resources; establishing diagnoses as necessary.
Applies developmentally appropriate therapeutic interventions, advanced psychosocial theory and methods to individuals, families, and staff with appropriate regard for the complexity of given problems.
Responsibilities encompass the provision of advanced evaluative, preventive, therapeutic, restorative and personal care services to assist in meeting the complex needs of children and their families, thus enabling them to better utilize internal and external resources in order to achieve their optimal level of change/well-being.
Provide support, education, coaching of colleagues to address barriers in social and emotional learning and regulation.
Remains current with best practices, industry trends and provides internal and external direction within our Agency and with local, regional, state and federal agencies and stakeholders.
Lead the development and ongoing support of program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for growth.
Establishes rapport and develops a therapeutic relationship with children and families.