Gessica Presken, LMHC, CRC, FL | Psychotherapist

About Gessica Presken

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gessica Presken

Gessica (pronounced ?Jessica?) Presken is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. She earned both her Bachelor's degree and Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University of Pittsburgh. Gessica primarily works with adolescent and adult individuals but also has experience with couples, groups, and families. She specializes in Anxiety, Depression, relationship issues, divorce/co-parenting, prenatal and postpartum concerns (including postpartum depression and anxiety), Career Counseling and employment-related issues, Family Conflict, Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Substance Abuse/addiction, and supporting people with Disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disability, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Physical Disabilities. Gessica believes an eclectic and individualized counseling approach is essential to meet each client's unique needs. She utilizes solution-focused techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy alongside Person-Centered approaches, Mindfulness, and other holistic methods. As a counselor, Gessica is welcoming and genuine, creating a non-judgmental, compassionate space for clients. She believes clients are the experts of their subjective experiences and is there to listen, support, validate, and challenge when needed. Gessica empowers clients to make decisions and changes that foster progress, self-acceptance, and meaningful outcomes. Overall, she views the counseling relationship as a collaborative partnership where counselor and client work together to achieve identified goals.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anger Management

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Adolescent / Teen Issues

Anger Management

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

The Therapy Shop

Education and training

University of Pittsburgh, Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling
University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1912770215

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What practice does Gessica Presken work with?

Gessica Presken works with The Therapy Shop.

What are common reasons for patients to see Gessica Presken?

Gessica Presken frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Gessica Presken on their profile.