- Guilt and shame
- LGBTQ concerns
- Grief and loss
About Jessica
Jessica Gum is a South Carolina licensed independent social worker with clinical practice (LISW-CP) and eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Jessica frames clients as experts in their own stories and focuses on building from the strengths they already have.
She listens for what matters most and helps people name the patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions are straightforward talks about feelings, reactions, and practical steps to try between meetings. Jessica encourages small experiments that test unhelpful beliefs and open new ways of responding to hard emotions like guilt and shame.
Her approach centers on collaboration. She helps people clarify goals and picks techniques that fit those goals. Conversations can cover relationships, boundaries, communication, and how past hurts affect present choices.
Jessica accepts that starting therapy can feel risky. She aims to make the process clear: what will happen in a session, what to expect from homework, and how progress is measured. This practical clarity helps people stay engaged when guilt or shame make them doubt their next steps.
She also supports people dealing with chronic pain, control issues, isolation, panic, post-traumatic stress, sexuality concerns, and women's issues. If someone needs to confirm current session options before booking, Jessica asks they check the online therapy options and the brief intake questionnaire to get started.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based techniques focus on changing thoughts and behaviors in clear steps. Cognitive methods look at the specific thoughts that feed guilt and shame and teach ways to test those thoughts against real evidence. Behavioral techniques break big problems into small actions to practice new responses and reduce avoidance.Another common approach teaches grounding and coping skills for moments of high distress. These are short, repeatable tools people can use during panic, flashbacks, or when shame feels overwhelming. Each method is explained in plain terms and practiced together so people understand how to use it outside of sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica collaborates with each person to match techniques to their goals, symptoms, and preferences. That means trying something, checking how it worked, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to a single method from the start.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between errands. It can also support shorter check-ins when time is limited or audio-only conversations when bandwidth is low. These practical options help people keep therapy manageable while they address guilt, shame, and related concerns.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression. Additional focuses include guilt and shame, chronic pain and illness, isolation, and communication problems.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps people name the specific thoughts and situations that trigger guilt or shame and tries small, practical steps to challenge those responses. Conversations also explore how past experiences feed current self-judgment.
What is her professional background and experience?
She holds a South Carolina LISW-CP and has eight years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma, grief, and anxiety.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in South Carolina as an LISW-CP. Sessions and services are provided with that credential on record.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup and matching steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.