counseling that helps you find peace in a chaotic world

 

​Welcome to Simple Living, where we try to make counseling accessible, practical, and affordable to help you work through life's difficult moments. We all know counseling can help, but sometimes in the midst of our most stressful moments it can be difficult to get to a counseling office. Therefore, we offer online counseling and in office counseling. No matter your circumstances, we are here for you.


Our Clinician


Dr. Jessica Hamm

Dr. Jessica Hamm is a PhD level, Licensed Professional Counselor, Mental Health Service Provider, Master Addictions Counselor, National Certified Counselor, and Level 200 Registered Yoga Teacher. Throughout her career she has worked in a variety of settings including with law enforcement personnel, substance use addictions, and providing in-home therapy with families and young children. She obtained her undergraduate degree at Middle Tennessee State University, her master’s degree at Argosy University, and her doctorate at Capella University. Dr. Hamm’s client population includes children (starting at age 6), adolescents/young adults, and adults.  Dr. Hamm’s treatment philosophy involves helping the individual discover their true self through a variety of methods including talk therapy, yoga, and meditation.

In her spare time, Dr. Jessica enjoys listening to music, yoga, meditation, Bollywood dance, spending time with family, and walking her dog.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: 

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​Why should I consider counseling?

Counseling can be very helpful when you are going through difficult situations in life, feeling overwhelmed, or feeling misunderstood. It can help to talk through what is going on with an unbiased, non-judgemental professional and find solutions to improve your situation.

What happens during a typical counseling session?

Your first two sessions are generally information gathering about what brings you to counseling and what you would like to work on. From there, we work together to understand and find solutions for whatever is causing issue for you in your life. Time frames vary based on what you are wanting to work on, and progress of reaching your goals is communicated on a regular basis between you and your therapist.


What is online counseling?


Online counseling can come in many forms: video conferencing, telephone, and email. We offer video conferencing and telephone online counseling, and you are able to email when needed. Please keep in mind that emails are answered Monday through Friday and answered within 24 hours. Online counseling allows you to enjoy a counseling session from the comfort of your home or office. Additionally, you can schedule your online session through our website. 


What is in office counseling? 


In office counseling requires you to come to the therapist's office for a session. 

What are your prices for counseling?

Our price breakdown can be found in our Services area. 

Why do you not take insurance?

Having worked for years in the mental health field, we have found that insurance puts great restrictions on clinicians and can impede quality of care. Typically, insurance only provides a set number of services to an individual per year, and then will not pay for other sessions, even when they are needed. Additionally, insurance requires diagnosis in order to pay, which stays in your medical file throughout your lifetime. By not accepting insurance, it allows us to provide you with quality care and further protect your confidentialty by not having to provide your medical and diagnostic information to a third party.