Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 36 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Women's Issues
Jessica McDaniel
(she/her)
With 17 years of experience in diverse therapeutic settings, I bring both depth and perspective to my work as a psychotherapist. My training is rooted in evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with additional expertise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of helping individuals navigate depression, anxiety, stress, and the complexities of relationships. I have a particular interest in supporting women’s mental health, drawing on my clinical knowledge and life experience to create a therapeutic space that is both compassionate and effective. I offer a mature, steady presence—one that balances warmth with skill—to guide clients toward growth, resilience, and meaningful change.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Together, we will identify your challenges and goals - where you want your life to be a month, six months, a year from now. Then, we'll identify options and strategies you can use to get there. You'll leave the session with a better understanding of what you're facing with an "actions I can take right now" approach, often involving homework. There will always be room for suggestions concerning our work together, including keeping each other accountable.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I strive to create a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment that allows you to explore obstacles with concerns related to anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping patients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life. I also encourage you to take care of yourself in all ways, as we are one system built in layers, so changing one area often affects the others positively.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Let's take a moment to remember that starting therapy can be empowering, confusing, or scary, all at the same time. We are nuanced individuals who can feel different things simultaneously. If that's you, know that it's entirely normal, and that we are all works in progress. Psychotherapy can foster personal development and improvement in whatever way you may be seeking ,and help build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Women's Issues
I identify as
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Licensed in
Florida
Illinois
Missouri
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Cash - $150 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Medica
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources