Hi, my name is Jess Burke, I am a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts. I became a therapist because I believe everyone should feel comfortable to access mental health services when needing support and be welcomed with a safe and nonjudgemental space. I specialize in trauma/PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, clients impacted by the judicial system (whether it is a family member who is incarcerated or an individual themselves transitioning to the community following incarceration), and relational challenges (i.e. familial and social relationships). If you would like to schedule a phone consultation (15min free) phone call in order to further assess whether we would be a good therapeutic fit, please message me on the grow platform or email me at jessicaburkelmhc@gmail.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then learn more about what brings the client into therapy and current symptoms and/or challenges. This will help me as the therapist tailor treatment and work with the client to develop a treatment plan to guide the therapeutic work with the client during follow up sessions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My specialty is working with clients who have experienced traumatic events that have impacted them whether it be during childhood and/or throughout adulthood. I work to address trauma related symptoms that impact developing healthy relationships in adulthood, impairment in daily functioning, causing increased anxiety, and/or healing from trauma wounds. I work with clients to explore the walls that are built as protective layers and help clients heal and be their authentic selves. I strive to provide a safe, non judgmental, strengths based therapeutic environment.