Therapist profile
Jessica Zira, LMHC, LPC
Connecticut
Licensed counselor - Anger and trauma
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- CredentialsLMHC, LPC
- LicenseLPC, Connecticut / 7555; LMHC, Rhode Island / MHC01145
- NPI1184166258
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationConnecticut
About
- Anger management
- Trauma care
- Mood disorders
About Jessica
Jessica Zira is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience based in Connecticut. She helps adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma and anger. She works in English and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address those concerns.
She focuses on problems that can leave people feeling stuck, such as isolation, loneliness, attachment struggles, guilt and shame. She also supports people living with obsessive-compulsive patterns, post-traumatic stress, and the impact of childhood or sexual abuse. First responder issues, impulsivity, control struggles, and questions about life purpose are also within her scope.
In sessions she helps people build practical coping skills and greater self-understanding. Conversations move from identifying patterns to trying new ways of responding. The emphasis is on clear, usable tools rather than jargon-heavy theory.
Jessica uses methods grounded in research to help clients manage emotion, reduce reactivity, and change unhelpful habits. She aims to make therapy straightforward, with steps people can take between appointments. Progress is framed in terms of concrete skills and clearer decision-making.
She practices in Connecticut and holds the credentials LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). Session costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.
Jessica does not accept international clients. If you want to confirm how sessions are offered, please check current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Jessica draws on research-backed approaches that help people manage strong emotions and repetitive behaviors. One approach focuses on skills for recognizing physical signs of anger and practicing regulation techniques that lower reactivity. This helps with workplace frustration and snapping at loved ones. Another approach looks at trauma-informed strategies that reduce the hold of past events on current behavior, useful for post-traumatic stress and abuse-related symptoms.Finding the right approach usually happens together. She assesses what the person needs, discusses different methods, and tests what fits best. Clients and the therapist collaborate to choose techniques and adjust them based on what actually helps in day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not list formats. In general, online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats can also let a person use audio-only if camera use is difficult or pick shorter sessions that fit a lunch break. Ask about the available formats so sessions match your routine and needs.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Connecticut, Rhode Island
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults experiencing snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger-related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style for anger?
She uses evidence-based techniques to help people notice triggers, practice emotional regulation, and try new responses in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and anger-related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Connecticut.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.