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Jessica Halaska, LPC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWisconsin
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jessica

Jessica Halaska is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with two decades of clinical experience helping people untangle persistent patterns that make life feel stuck.

Background and approach

She often works with clients who present with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, and issues tied to intimacy, relationships, and family dynamics. Her practice pays close attention to how early attachment and repeated interaction patterns continue to shape choices, emotions, and communication in daily life.

Her style is structured and direct rather than simply validating or rehashing the same conflicts. She blends attachment-based insight with evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies, emotionally-focused work, the Gottman Method, and solution-focused techniques to build clearer emotional regulation and more effective responses in relationships.

Clients typically move from reactive decision-making to steadier, values-aligned choices as patterns become visible. Jessica aims to provide a focused, intentional process for those who want clarity about their relationships, career stress, or longstanding personal patterns.

She supports clients in identifying interaction cycles, strengthening coping skills, and developing practical steps forward even when partners are not participating in therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Relationship and ADHD Support

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationship experiences shape current emotional needs and interaction patterns; it is useful for addressing intimacy, abandonment, and attachment-related conflicts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets emotional responses in close relationships, helping clients and partners shift toward more supported emotional bonds and clearer communication.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to clarify goals, assess which methods fit best, and adjust the plan as insight and needs evolve. Clients are encouraged to participate actively in shaping the work so techniques match their priorities and circumstances.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care when schedules or location make in-person visits difficult, while still allowing licensed professionals to guide symptom management, relationship work, and skill-building from a distance.

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, ADHD, parenting and relationship or intimacy-related problems. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, blended family concerns, chronic illness, and communication problems.
What is the therapeutic style and approach used?
The practice uses a structured, direct approach that goes beyond validation to identify interaction patterns and attachment dynamics. Methods include Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Jessica brings 20 years of experience working with individuals facing relational, emotional, and life transition challenges.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She is licensed as an LPC in Wisconsin, holding licence WI LPC 8047-125 and practices with that credential in the state.
In which language are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaVisually impairedWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin

Languages

English

What Jessica can help with

Jessica Halaska works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues.

Jessica works with individuals navigating conflict, emotional distance, repeated communication breakdowns, or uncertainty about the future of their partnership.

Jessica works with individuals who initially present with anxiety, stress, or frustration.

How Jessica approaches therapy

Jessica's clinical approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.

Experience and training

Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wisconsin, with 20 years of clinical experience.