Jessie Lewis Bettendorf is a counselor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people through hard times.
01About Jessie
Jessie Lewis Bettendorf is a counselor who uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people through hard times. She holds an LCPC in Maryland and aims to create a respectful, down-to-earth space where clients feel listened to and supported. Her approach is client-centered and flexible.
She adapts methods to fit each person's needs and goals rather than using one fixed plan. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and building everyday coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety.
Background and approach
Jessie has three years of professional counseling experience and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Before training as a counselor, she spent over a decade working with high school students in education, which gave her experience guiding people through transitions and challenges.
She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and life changes. Additional areas Jessie addresses include attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and workplace difficulties. Outside of her clinical work, Jessie values time in nature and keeps active through hiking, running, biking, and gardening.
She brings a practical, compassionate style to sessions and helps people build resilience and clearer direction for daily life.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Maryland)
- License LC17817 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1639872997 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessie lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Narcissism
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
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04Online support
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Jessie commonly uses well-researched approaches that focus on clear skills and processing difficult experiences. Person-centered work emphasizes listening and building trust, helping people feel heard and understood as they set personal goals. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical exercises to change reactions to stress and anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Jessie collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and adjusts the plan as work proceeds.
If you plan to try online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking since they were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during breaks, and reduce travel time. It also lets conversations focus on skills practice and processing difficult moments in a way that fits daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Jessie commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and adjusting to life changes. She also focuses on issues like attachment, caregiver stress, communication problems, and workplace difficulties.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is client-centered and adaptable. She tailors sessions to each person's needs and emphasizes practical coping skills and clear goals.
How much experience does Jessie have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and prior experience working more than a decade with high school students in educational roles.
What credentials and location are listed for Jessie?
Jessie holds LCPC (Maryland) and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not listed in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jessie?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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