- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Life purpose work
About Jessie
Jessie Lewis Bettendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Maryland with three years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. Jessie also focuses on concerns such as abandonment, attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and questions about life purpose.
Jessie uses a client-centered style and combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions are practical and conversational. She helps people notice patterns, name their priorities, and develop manageable coping skills they can use between meetings.
Her background includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and over a decade of work with high school students before clinical licensure. That experience informs how she supports people through transitions and relationship challenges. Jessie draws on approaches that help with trauma, anxiety, and grief while addressing day-to-day stressors like workplace issues and money concerns.
In sessions she pays attention to attachment and relationship themes, and she helps people process feelings such as guilt, shame, and isolation. She also supports those dealing with divorce or separation and people coping with narcissistic relationships. Jessie aims to break bigger problems into specific steps the client can try.
Outside of her clinical work she spends time hiking, running, gardening, biking, and being with family. Those activities contribute to how she frames coping strategies and encourages consistent routines that fit a client’s life.
Evidence-based methods and online care
Jessie draws on practical, evidence-based techniques that help with trauma, anxiety, and daily stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people try small experiments to test unhelpful thinking patterns. Trauma-focused methods aim to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and support learning new ways to respond to reminders and triggers.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessie will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She reviews options together, adapts pacing, and checks in about what is helpful as therapy progresses.
The site notes session logistics and payment by subscription, but the therapist’s specific session formats are not listed in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so people can work on goals without rearranging their whole schedule.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, caregiver stress, workplace problems, and life purpose.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses a client-centered style and evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and practical steps. Sessions focus on building coping skills and clarifying priorities.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years of clinical experience and previously worked for over 13 years with high school students. She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCPC licensed in Maryland and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.