Jessica Gallant

Qualifications & Experience

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a BA in History with a Secondary Education emphasis and an MA in Clinical Mental Health from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX.

My Call to Christian Counseling

I have always been a helper and when I see the needs of others I like to act if it is within my ability to offer assistance. God has gifted me with a servant’s heart and mercy for others.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I enjoy the great indoors – reading, writing, video games, card games, board games, and puzzles of various sorts such as jigsaws, crosswords, and word searches. I love sci-fi and fantasy movies and TV shows and watch a lot of history videos on YouTube, especially about ancient civilizations – Rome, Greece, Egypt, and the medieval and Renaissance eras. I also enjoy many genres of music, especially singing in the choir at church.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bipolar Disorder
• Chemical Dependency
• Coaching
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Family Counseling
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Infidelity and Affairs
• Marriage Counseling
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Professional Development
• Relationship Issues
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Women’s Issues

Anxiety

God commands us not to fear, but often our emotions are filled with worry, doubt, analysis, and what-if scenarios. When facing anxiety, we borrow troubles from the future when God tells us to not worry about tomorrow. Living out this command takes intentionality and specific spiritual disciplines. Strategies for living free from anxiety include but are not limited to entrusting your soul to the Lord’s care, finding rest in your body, processing emotions, and keeping your mind focused on God’s truth. By learning ways to cope with fear using proven techniques, you will be able to experience the peace that surpasses all understanding that God provides.

Depression

The Psalmist in Scripture is no stranger to deep sorrow, disconnect, poor sleep, isolation, and general loss of purpose in life. During seasons when you feel lost with no hope or energy to continue, God is there in your struggle. The comforting words provided in Scripture offer hope and practical solutions to move us through heavy and often dark emotions. Strategies for living free from depression include but are not limited to entrusting your soul to the Lord’s care, finding stimulating activities for your body, processing trapped or hidden emotions, and keeping your mind focused on God’s truth. By learning ways to cope with sadness using proven methods, you will be able to experience the hope and presence of God as He is near to the brokenhearted.

Grief and Loss

God is never more present with us than when we are suffering, but often we think and feel those are the times when God seems the most distant. Scripture promises us that the poor in spirit and those who mourn will be comforted and counted blessed by God. When experiencing grief and loss, we are often not given the tools we need to regulate emotions and cope with such vast changes and transitions. God wants to meet you in your story of grief and loss to help you see all the beautiful ways He is present with you and working all things out for your good. In counseling, I would encourage you to keep your heart, soul, mind, and strength entrusted to God’s care in the midst of your grief and loss such as trauma, abuse, death, sickness, aging, or other unexpected circumstances.

Personal Development

Imagine your life as a wheel with equal parts given to all areas of wellness. This means everything is prioritized perfectly and all is filled in smoothly. We know that in reality, life often becomes unbalanced and something to survive rather than feeling proactive about the direction that’s being taken. Change is possible and can happen through the use of goal setting, weekly accountability, establishing daily habits, implementing values, and discovering purpose. Through Christian counseling, you can commit to growing and learning more about your strengths, God-given gifts, and service to others.

Relationship Issues

God knows that people are messy and that we will have conflict in relationships. He designed some clashes to strengthen our bonds with each other such as in marriage or parenting relationships. When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus Christ answered echoing Jewish law: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. Likewise, love your neighbor as yourself.” It’s the connection with others that often leaves us feeling isolated, empty, and broken. Through our time together, you will be able to discover more of Jesus Christ’s wise teaching on how we are to forgive, confront, set boundaries, communicate assertively, and thrive in healthy relationships.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• McKinney – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
• Allen – Friday and Saturday
• Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals, and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.