About Dr. Jessica Erickson

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S) in Texas, an Army Veteran, and a Navy spouse with over a decade of experience working in nonprofit and private practice settings. I support individuals, couples, families, and groups navigating 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 am trauma-trained and also licensed as a Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC).

My work is shaped by several core specialties:

Veterans & Military Families

As a veteran, I bring firsthand understanding of military culture, identity, and the unique stressors of service. I work with veterans and military families around reintegration, moral injury, grief, trauma, and the long-term impact of military life on relationships and sense of self.

Animal-Assisted Therapy

I integrate animal-assisted therapy with shelter and therapy dogs to support nervous-system regulation, reduce anxiety, and build trust. Working alongside animals often helps clients feel safe more quickly, practice boundaries and communication in real time, and engage more fully in the therapeutic process.

Expressive Arts & Glass Working

My doctoral research, Shattered: Breaking the Glass Ceiling, explored the use of glass-working as a therapeutic modality for restoring voice, confidence, and meaning, particularly for veterans. In therapy, expressive and creative processes offer powerful ways to externalize emotion, tolerate discomfort, and experience mastery when words alone are not enough.

My Approach

My counseling style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I approach each person with curiosity and respect, tailoring care to individual goals using a trauma-informed, strengths-based blend of person-centered, existential, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches. Sessions focus on slowing things down, making sense of patterns, and building skills that translate into daily life, including grounding, nervous-system regulation, communication, boundaries, and values-aligned action.

Seeking therapy takes courage. You don’t have to do this alone. I offer a steady, thoughtful space where you can feel understood, develop practical tools, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.