Jess McMahon
If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like your mind is stuck in a spiral, you’re not alone. These feelings can be exhausting and feel like they may never stop. Whether you are struggling to manage feelings of anxiety, depression, experiencing the stresses of the day to day, or having difficulty coping with emotions and negative thoughts, I am here to help. I can help with regulating the body and mind, provide tools that help get you out the loop you may be stuck in, and help you navigate and process the thoughts you are having. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey and Pennsylvania with over 14 years of experience.
I use a variety of techniques including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic approaches.
My experience includes working with: • Anxiety • Depression • Self-esteem • Parenting support • People pleasing behavior and difficulty setting boundaries • Negative thoughts and core beliefs My counseling style is warm and non-judgmental and I provide a safe environment where you can feel seen and heard. I believe in meeting you "where you are at" and that therapy should be a collaborative approach, with you as the expert on your life. We will work together to create goals and process through challenges. I look forward to working with you!
First session
My goal for our first therapy session together is to have you feel heard. I like therapy sessions to feel like a conversation; I will be there to listen, support, and provide insight. I hope to create a safe environment that will allow you to share and open up while we create a positive working relationship. We will explore what is bringing you into treatment and discuss goals.
Strengths
I believe my biggest strength is empathy and understanding that we are all human and experience challenges in life. I love helping people create more balance in their life and develop skills they feel they might be lacking. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to best fit each client's unique needs.
Ideal clients
The client I am best positioned to serve is someone who is experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression. The client that feels they cannot get out of their own head and may be stuck in a negative loop, feels burnt out, or may be stuck in overdrive and having difficulty regulating. I like working with people who are ready to dig deeper and make changes, but also those that feel uncertain about the therapy process. Whatever brings a client into the session, I will always try my best to have them feel heard and validated and use a therapeutic approach that emphasizes empathy and collaboration.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help clients recognize and reconstruct unhelpful thought patterns and set boundaries to prioritize their own needs.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to help clients accept difficult emotions, create distance from distressing thoughts and feelings, and improve and implement mindfulness skills.
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
I use CPT to help clients process and make sense of their experiences, thoughts, and emotions. CPT helps identify and challenge "stuck" or helpful thoughts.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- New JerseyLicense 37PC00668500
- PennsylvaniaLicense PC016044