Dr. J'Kea Starks, LPC
Compassionate counseling for parents and caregivers
Explore online therapy options- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About J'Kea
Dr. J'Kea Starks helps people who are juggling stress, parenting pressures, grief, and changes in their mood or motivation. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Mississippi with six years of clinical experience.
Her style is calm and direct, aimed at making conversations easy to follow for busy parents. She invites clients to talk about what matters most and works to make sessions feel nonjudgmental. In session she focuses on clear goals like managing anxiety, improving self-esteem, coping with loss, and addressing addictive patterns.
Background and approach
The goal is practical steps the client can try between meetings. Dr. Starks uses approaches that let clients shape the work.
She listens closely and reflects what she hears, then shares strategies for thinking differently or practicing new habits. Mindfulness tools and narrative techniques are paired with straightforward problem-solving when needed. She also supports people handling caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and the emotional fallout from trauma or shame.
For those facing mood instability, impulsivity, or relationship strain, she helps identify triggers and build healthier routines. Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit a parent’s schedule. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
What J'Kea works with
Everything J'Kea lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else J'Kea helps people with.
- 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.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. Online sessions allow the therapist to reflect back concerns and priorities, helping parents feel heard and develop their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking patterns and builds practical skills. In remote sessions CBT exercises can be practiced between meetings and reviewed over video or messaging to track progress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that match those priorities. If one strategy does not fit, adjustments are made so the plan stays useful and realistic for daily family life.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy parents. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions are an option when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not convenient. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer written reflection. These options make it easier to fit counseling into school runs, work breaks, or unpredictable days.
Questions people ask about J'Kea
What concerns does Dr. Starks commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, addictions, trauma and related issues like guilt, shame, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
The approach is client-centered with practical techniques. She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and narrative methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Mississippi.
Where is she located and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Mississippi and holds the credential MS LPC, indicating a master’s degree and licensure as a professional counselor.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Clients can choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit their schedule and communication preference.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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