Dr. J'Kea Starks, LPC
Practical support for strong emotions and change
Explore online therapy optionsWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
How J'Kea works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Years in practice
- 6
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About J'Kea
Dr. J'Kea Starks helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or burdened by strong emotions. She guides clients dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and low self-esteem in practical, understandable ways.
Dr. Starks offers a calm presence and direct help for everyday struggles. She builds a welcoming space where clients can talk honestly about what is troubling them.
Conversations focus on what matters most to each person and on small steps that lead to change.
Background and approach
She listens closely and works with people to identify patterns that keep problems going. Her work draws on approaches that help clients change unhelpful thoughts and habits. She also uses mindfulness techniques to increase awareness and lessen reactivity.
Motivational interviewing ideas are used when clients need help finding reasons and motivation to make different choices. Dr. Starks has six years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC.
She practices in Mississippi and supports people coping with grief, family conflict, caregiving stress, trauma, and a range of addictions and mood concerns. She also focuses on issues like isolation, impulsivity, and the effects of shame and guilt. Sessions move at a steady, practical pace.
People can expect straightforward feedback, hands-on tools, and goal-focused conversation. The aim is to help clients feel more in control of their reactions and better able to manage life changes.
What J'Kea works with
Everything J'Kea lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in J'Kea's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches J'Kea lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation where the client leads the pace and topics. It helps people feel heard and understood while they sort through difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support calmer responses to stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they’ll pick or blend methods that make the most sense for the person’s needs and pace it to fit their life.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when video feels like too much. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, brief coaching, or ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit care into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about J'Kea
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Starks help with?
She supports people managing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and low self-esteem, plus grief, trauma, and several types of addiction and mood issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens closely, offers clear feedback, and works on steps clients can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working as a counselor with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages and international options are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.