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I have been a counselor for over 23 years and have extensive experience treating Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, suicidal ideation and self harm, and more. I will go at your pace to help you reach your identified goals. You have taken the first step already by looking for a therapist! Let's work together on the rest in a judgment free environment.
Clients should expect a down to earth conversation, without judgement, that meets them where they are on their journey to creating change. I am open to feedback and what you feel is the best approach to therapy. After all, YOU are the expert on you! Some clients need a direct approach, and some need a softer delivery. If you are willing to get started, I am willing to go along with you to provide the road map and celebrate your successes!
I feel comfortable treating clients from all backgrounds and cultures. I am genuinely invested in you and know how valuable building trust and rapport is in therapy to evoke change. If one approach or treatment method doesn't work, there are many to choose from. You are unique and therapy is not one size fits all.
Therapy is most successful when one wants to evoke positive change for themselves. Although we often find ourselves in environments that we cannot change, therapy helps identify those areas where we can create change, to reduce the negative impact on our mental health and overall wellness. Whether you want to explore the past to identify why things are the way they are, or to focus on a specific goal for the future, therapy is tailored to what YOU want. You are in control. Let's get started!
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
A lot of mental health symptoms start with how we think and respond to situations. If we can change how we think and react to situations and triggers, then we can potentially decrease the distress (depression, anxiety, insomnia, irritability, etc.) caused by the initial situations.
Motivational Interviewing
MI is a client centered, strength-based approach where I validate your perspective without judgment. I help you identify your strengths as you work towards your specific goals for therapy.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT skills help clients manage intense emotions and improve their relationships with others. Communication skill building, mindfulness/meditation, increasing one's ability to tolerance stress, and learning how to identify and regulate our emotions are the main components.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
The method is goal oriented, meant to be short term in nature, and focuses on finding solutions and one's strengths instead of focusing on the past.
Trauma Informed Care
This method focuses on avoiding clients being retraumatized by utilizing trauma awareness in all aspects of life. It includes establishing safety, trust, collaboration with the client on goal setting, and empowerment, all while being culturally sensitive.
2 ratings with written reviews
March 30, 2026
Mrs. Jessica is a outstanding therapist she helps me with my anxiety and mental health issues of giving me feedback to improve myself as a woman and individual . I highly recommend Mrs. Jessica she a good therapist with excellent and empathize with others when it comes to containing a positive healthly mental health state of mind.
March 17, 2026
Jess is very open-minded honest listener who really does care about her patients. When I tell her about my situations, the question she asked me are ones I've been asking myself. She knows how to read her patience, and acts accordingly.