Jessica

Mrs Jessica Waters

Licensed Professional Counselor

“I work with individuals struggling with addiction and trauma develop a deeper understanding of the challenges they're facing and gain a stronger sense of self for an overall happier life. I also work with clients challenged with anxiety and depression to build stronger coping skills.”

About Me

I guide individuals facing addiction and trauma. I help them understand their challenges deeply and gain a stronger sense of self. We also build practical coping skills for anxiety and depression. I offer a supportive space to explore experiences and practise new ways to manage feelings. This approach suits clients ready for greater clarity and a happier, more resilient life.

Approach

I guide people to connect past hurts with today's urges and then turn that awareness into small, doable steps. Sessions in my Virginia Beach office or online move between steady skill practice, brief between-session check-ins, and focused, paced processing of painful memories so things feel safer as they change. You can expect clear, collaborative pacing—practical tools are tried, adjusted, and practiced until they land. This way of working tends to suit those ready for steady, manageable change.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

My specialities are trauma and addiction but my skills expand into all areas of focus! I’m very familiar and comfortable helping individuals with anxiety, depression, ADHD and many more!

Services Offered:

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

Virginia Board of Counseling

Licensed Professional Counselor

Registration: 0701011034

South Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Registration: 10571

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North Carolina Board of Licensed Professional Counselors

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Registration: 21490

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Qualifications

MHC

Old Dominion University

Year: 2019

Service Areas

Calmer Waters Counseling

In-person & Online

Virginia Beach, Virginia

United States