About Dr. Jessica Erickson

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, an Army Veteran, and a Navy spouse with 10+ years of experience—most of it in nonprofit settings serving diverse communities. I work with individuals across the lifespan, couples, families, and groups on concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship stress, and career challenges. I hold a B.A. in Psychology from Columbia University, an M.S. in Counseling Psychology from Tarleton State University, and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) from National University. I’m trauma-trained and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).

A few specialties shape my work:

• Veterans & Military Families: As a veteran, I understand the culture, language, and unique stressors of service. I help clients navigate reintegration, moral injury, grief, and the ripple effects of military life on relationships and identity.

• Animal-Assisted Therapy: I integrate work with shelter and therapy dogs to reduce anxiety, build trust, and practice communication and boundaries in real time. Partnering with animals often accelerates connection and helps clients feel safe enough to try new skills.

• Glass Working & Expressive Arts: My doctoral work, Shattered: Breaking the Glass Ceiling, explores how glass-working can restore voice, confidence, and meaning—especially for veterans. In therapy, creative processes become powerful ways to externalize emotion, tolerate discomfort, and experience mastery.

My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I approach every person with curiosity and respect, tailoring care to your goals using a blend of person-centered, existential, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused strategies—always within a trauma-informed, strengths-based frame. We’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and build tools you can use right away: grounding and nervous-system regulation, clear communication, boundaries, and values-aligned action.

Choosing therapy is a courageous first step. You don’t have to carry this alone—I’ll walk alongside you, at your pace, with care and clear direction. The work we do is about you: feeling understood, building skills, and improving your quality of life. I look forward to meeting you.