About Me - Jessica Lepore, LPC Associate
About Jessica
Hey there! My name is Jessica Lepore. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC Associate) in Texas, supervised by Dr. Mee-Gaik Lim, LPC-S, and a National Certified Counselor™. I specialize in working with young adults and older adults navigating major life transitions, career changes, and identity shifts.
But before I was a counselor, I lived many of the questions I now help clients explore.
My Story
I graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in biology. Like many college graduates, I rushed into a career path without much reflection; I became an environmental scientist and consultant. I was good at it. Really good. But as the years passed, I realized that being good at something and loving something are very different things.
By my early 30s, I was burnt out. I'd been successful on paper, but I felt disconnected from myself and my life and exhausted by work that didn't align with what actually mattered to me. I remember feeling anxious, stressed, and completely lost. I knew something had to change, but I didn't know what.
That's when I met a spiritual coach who introduced me to a more integrated approach to wellness; one that honored the mind, body, and spirit. That introduction sparked an awakening. I realized I wanted to pursue work that was aligned with my values, that felt meaningful, and that helped others navigate their own transitions and growth.
I completed training in holistic health and wellness coaching and opened my own coaching business in 2018. After years of working with my clients, I realized I wanted to deepen my ability to support them; not just through wellness strategies, but through the emotional, existential, and identity work that transformation so often requires of us.
I retired from environmental consulting in 2021, and continued my coaching business. In 2023, I went back to graduate school to pursue my Master's degree in Professional Counseling at Texas State University. During my internships, I received training in career counseling and grief counseling, which helped me to recognize that career transitions and life changes always involve some form of loss, growth, and identity shift.
Why This Work Matters
My own experience with burnout, existential questioning, and intentional career rebuilding taught me something important: When you're in the middle of a major life transition, you need more than advice. You need someone who understands the emotional weight of those big decisions, who honors the grief that comes with endings, and who can help you reconnect with what actually matters to you.
I bring both professional training and lived experience to this work. I've had to ask the hard questions about whether my path was truly mine. I've grieved the loss of an identity I'd built around achievement. And I've experienced the clarity and relief that comes from rebuilding your life around your actual values.
Whether you're a young adult figuring out your first real career move, a mid-career professional wondering "Is this it?", or an older adult approaching retirement and asking bigger questions about meaning and purpose, I understand the territory and I'm here to walk alongside you as you navigate it.
If you're interested in learning more about my approach to counseling or would like to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call, reach out!