Jonna Phelps, LCPC

Jonna Phelps is a licensed counselor (LCPC) who uses practical, skills-based approaches to help adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, and related struggles. She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques while keeping sessions focused on everyday problems and clear steps forward.

She encourages people to notice what works for them and to build coping skills that fit into daily life. Conversations are direct but supportive, with attention to communication patterns and small behavior changes that add up over time.

With 20 years of experience, she has worked with a wide range of mood and adjustment concerns including grief, bipolar mood shifts, obsessions and compulsions, social anxiety, and seasonal mood changes. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, aging issues, and end-of-life concerns.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with structured tools. That means clients set goals while learning techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused methods to manage intense feelings and improve relationships. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas help people move toward specific next steps.

Sessions aim to strengthen daily coping, improve communication, and reconnect people with values and purpose. Jonna works with adults to build practical plans for change and to manage life transitions with more confidence and calm.

Online therapy using practical approaches

Jonna uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT offers concrete exercises for anxiety, low mood, obsessive thinking, and stress so people can see measurable changes in how they cope.

She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize listening and building a trusting working relationship. That approach helps clients feel heard while they sort priorities and set realistic goals. Emotionally-focused ideas are used when stronger feelings or relationship patterns need attention, helping people name emotions and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This partnership makes it easier to keep therapy practical and focused on daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and for working through skills together. Phone sessions can be a good option when internet bandwidth is low or a more flexible check-in is needed. Text and chat work well for brief check-ins, homework prompts, or support between appointments, offering flexibility around work and caregiving schedules.