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Jessica Mangan

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Jessica Mangan, LPC

Michigan

Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Addictions

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Key details

  • CredentialsLPC
  • LicenseLPC, Michigan / 6401009818
  • NPI1720149685
  • Experience20 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationMichigan

About

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Jessica

Jessica Mangan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, anger, and challenges around self-esteem and life purpose.

Jessica trained at Western Michigan University, earning a master’s in Counseling Psychology in 2005. Her background includes work in crisis units, community mental health centers, and correctional settings. She has also held leadership roles and provided staff training in clinical environments.

In sessions she keeps things direct and practical. She helps people gain insight, build concrete skills, and develop tools they can try right away. Sessions involve honest conversation about patterns, small experiments to test new behaviors, and step-by-step strategies to reduce reactivity and manage daily stressors.

Her approach draws on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. Jessica mixes skill teaching with short educational pieces so clients understand why a strategy might help.

People who want clearer thinking under pressure or less frequent snapping at loved ones will find a focus on skills and action plans. She aims to guide clients toward better coping, improved communication, and steadier responses when anger or frustration arise.

How sessions work

Approaches used in online sessions

Jessica commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments to reduce anger and anxiety. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help when frustration builds.

She also integrates mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness and reduce automatic reactivity. Mindfulness exercises are short practices that help people notice bodily tension and pause before responding. Jessica views choosing an approach as a collaborative step; she will help clients test methods, see what fits, and adjust strategies based on goals and preferences.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. Many people appreciate online work because it can fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discussing practical scheduling and whether sessions will be video or another format is part of the initial matching and planning process so therapy can work around everyday life rather than demanding big changes.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Guilt and shameLife purpose

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Michigan

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with related to anger?

She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, and parenting strain.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is direct and practical, focusing on insight, skill-building, and tools clients can use right away.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jessica has 20 years of experience in settings such as crisis units, mental health centers, and correctional facilities.

What are her credentials and location?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages does she offer sessions in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does she accept international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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