- Practical coping tools
- Strengths-based support
- Trauma-informed care
About Jessica
Jessica Gum is a licensed social worker in South Carolina with eight years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. She encourages clients to see themselves as the expert in their own story and affirms the courage it takes to begin therapy.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She helps people identify strengths they already have and use those strengths to face hard moments. Conversations are practical and paced to what each person needs. She talks through small steps and coping tools rather than promising quick fixes.
Jessica has worked with a range of concerns connected to mood and relationships, including depression, social anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, and challenges like guilt, shame, and isolation. She also addresses issues tied to chronic illness, sexual identity, and women's concerns. Her background brings a focus on helping clients rebuild confidence after loss or trauma.
Sessions aim to make everyday life more manageable. Jessica helps people sort priorities, reduce overwhelm, and practice new reactions to stress. She invites collaboration so goals are realistic and clear.
To start, she asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on availability. The approach is meant to be accessible for someone taking the first steps toward change.
Approaches that help with anxiety and panic
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address anxiety, panic, and trauma-related problems. One commonly used approach focuses on teaching coping skills and step-by-step strategies to manage intense symptoms like panic attacks; this includes grounding, breathing, and practical behavior changes that reduce immediate distress. Another approach emphasizes processing difficult experiences and reactions so they feel less overwhelming over time; this can help with trauma, grief, and ongoing anxiety symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about symptoms, goals, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest methods that fit the person’s needs and preferences. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan together as progress is made.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people access care from their own region while working with licensed professionals who focus on anxiety, trauma, 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 problems can Jessica help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues such as panic disorder and panic attacks, social anxiety, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and strengths-focused. She works with clients to set realistic goals and practices practical coping steps in session.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional work experience in social work settings and clinical practice supporting people with anxiety and trauma-related concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in South Carolina with the credential LISW-CP and provides services from that state.
Can people who speak other languages work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.