Work with Dr. Jessie Yearta (LPC, Ph.D.) - BetterHelp Online Therapist

About Me

I was a hairdresser in Atlanta for 20 years listening to client’s problems while working to make their outside beautiful. I often wondered how I could help with their inner self/beauty. Then my daughter started college and she talked me into going with her. I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Mercer University in 1997. A few years later I finished my Masters of Arts in Psychology from Argosy University, and then completed my Ph.D. from Northcentral in 2011.

I am an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in Atlanta Georgia. I worked in a private hospital for addiction and psych patients for almost 25 years. I also worked in private practice two days a week; 10 of those years. I recently retired. Presently I work on Thursdays at Georgia Recovery Centers with mandated clients who are felons. I use CBT, DBT, Client Centered, Mindfulness and Positive Therapy in an eclectic approach to therapy. I am a warm and supportive therapist but will help you tackle your struggles head on with a certain amount of tenacity. Together we will prioritize, establishing goals and the steps it will take to get through those struggles. We will work as a team to help you find a place of inner peace, contentment and accomplishment while moving forward; that you so truly deserve. I am looking forward to our journeys together!

Jessie Yearta LPC, Ph.D.

Specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Grief
Self esteem
Depression

Also experienced in:
LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Trauma and abuse , Sleeping disorders , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , ADHD , Abandonment , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Caregiver Issues and Stress , Codependency , Commitment Issues , Communication Problems , Control Issues , Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster , Dependent Personality , Divorce and Separation , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Emptiness , First Responder Issues , Forgiveness , Guilt and Shame , Impulsivity , Infidelity , Isolation/Loneliness , Jealousy , Life Purpose , Men's Issues , Midlife Crisis , Military and Veterans Issues , Mood Disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Phobias , Post-traumatic Stress , Prejudice and Discrimination , Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) , Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self-Harm , Self-Love , Sexual Assault and Abuse , Social Anxiety and Phobia , Women's Issues , Workplace Issues , Young Adult Issues Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 23

Services Offered

Messaging
Live Chat
Phone
Video

Licensing

LPC #LPC005242 (Expires: 2022-09-30)

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Jessie Yearta. We don’t pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Written by S.H. on Jun 23, 2022 after therapy with Jessie for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr Jessie is the best. She is easy to talk to and she responds so quickly back to me. If she doesn't hear from me she will always check in.

She is a true gem!

Written by J.O. on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Jessie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is very relatable and easy to communicate with.

Written by D.E. on Dec 25, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Dr. Yearta is a great therapist! Not only does she respond back in a timely manner but she really cares and takes the time to get to know you. She’s easy to talk to, really nice and finds helpful worksheets that pertain to what I’m struggling with. Definitely would recommend her as a therapist!

Written by A.R. on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Dr.Yearta is AMAZING! She's very caring,loving and always responds when she gets time. I'm blessed to have her as my therapist.

Written by M.E. on Sep 24, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues

Dr. Yearta has helped me through one of the toughest periods I’ve gone through as a young woman. I feel fully seen, understood, and accepted when we speak. She gives me tangible solutions but she also just lets me speak and get it all out. She encourages me and reminds me of my strengths. I’m so thankful to have found her.

Written by R.O. on Sep 21, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

She is the greatest! I feel very comfortable talking to her and I was nervous to sign up for therapy to begin with and now I am so thankful I did. I feel like I’m talking to a very dear friend who I’ve know for a while. From our very first session, she got me. She pointed out things or put a name to my problems and stresses that made everything come to light and let me know for sure what I was experiencing in my life is not right and very unhealthy for me. Now I feel like I am on my way to becoming the person I used to be before all the stress and problems in my life, a time when I was very happy. Dr. Yearta is the best!

Written by J.O. on Aug 30, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief

I have found Dr. Yearta's support to be a great comfort. I would recommend her to help anyone dealing with loss or stress.

Written by D.'. on Jul 31, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Yearta was very kind and supportive and was able to help me rationalize my situations opposed to settling on feelings.

Written by H.E. on Jul 19, 2021 after therapy with Jessie for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr.Yearta ls a caring loving and very knowledgeable counselor. I enjoy our communication and continue to see improvements in my mental health.

Work with me!