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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with over 12 years of experience. I care deeply about creating a space where you can feel comfortable, supported, and truly heard. Therapy with me is very collaborative, and we move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you. I believe meaningful change happens in spaces that feel safe, steady, and real. I provide therapy that is both warm and transformative, where honesty meets compassion and insight leads to lasting growth. My approach is trauma-informed and attachment-focused. I help clients understand the patterns that once helped them survive and gently reshape them into patterns that support who they are becoming. Many of the individuals I work with struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, relationship challenges, boundary setting, or feeling stuck in cycles they don’t fully understand. Together, we slow down, explore with curiosity rather than judgment, and build practical tools that strengthen emotional resilience and self-trust. I integrate evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and insight-oriented work to create therapy that is both reflective and actionable. My style is collaborative, grounded, and direct, offering both validation and gentle challenge when needed.
Clients often tell me they feel deeply seen in our work. My goal is not to “fix” you, but to help you build a more secure relationship with yourself and more authentic connections with others. Healing is not about erasing what shaped you. It’s about understanding it and choosing what comes next. I was drawn to this field out of a genuine passion for supporting people as they navigate the complexities of mental health. Working with me begins with creating a space where you feel genuinely safe, heard, and understood. In our early sessions, we gently explore your story, identify patterns, and clarify what meaningful change looks like for you. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused, blending practical tools with deeper reflection. Progress often looks like softened self-criticism, stronger boundaries, improved emotional regulation, and growing self-trust. I work best with individuals ready to move beyond survival mode and build more secure, authentic relationships.
What stands out about my therapeutic approach is the balance I intentionally create between warmth and transformation. Clients often come to therapy feeling stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, repeating relationship dynamics, struggling with self-doubt, perfectionism, anxiety, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Rather than rushing to “fix” symptoms, I focus on understanding what shaped those patterns in the first place. My work is trauma-informed, compassionate and attachment-focused. I believe many of the ways we cope were once adaptive, strategies that helped us survive difficult experiences, family dynamics, or environments where emotional needs were not consistently met. Instead of viewing these patterns as flaws, we explore them with compassion and curiosity. From there, we begin reshaping them with intention. The therapeutic relationship itself is central to my approach. I aim to create a steady, emotionally safe, and real space where clients feel genuinely seen and understood. For many people, having a consistent and nonjudgmental presence is part of the healing process. Safety in the room allows for deeper insight, vulnerability, and meaningful change. I integrate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) with insight-oriented and relational work. We explore thought patterns, attachment dynamics, and emotional responses while also building real skills for regulation, communication, and boundary setting. Clients leave with both greater understanding and real life tools. What often stands out to clients is that I balance validation with honesty and deep empathy. I deeply believe in compassion, particularly in reducing shame, but I also gently challenge cognitive distortions and unhelpful narratives when they arise. Growth requires both safety and clarity. My role is not to judge or direct your life, but to help you see patterns more clearly so you can make empowered, values-aligned choices. In terms of results, progress in my practice often can look like: -Increased self-awareness and emotional insight -Reduced self-criticism and shame -Stronger boundaries and more confident communication -Improved emotional regulation -More secure and authentic relationships -A greater sense of internal stability and self-trust Over time, clients frequently describe feeling less reactive and more grounded. They begin to recognize triggers earlier, respond rather than react, and approach relationships with more clarity and confidence. Many also report a shift from living in “survival mode” to living with intention, which is an amazing and beautiful thing! I work best with individuals who are open to reflection and ready to explore the deeper layers beneath their experiences. You don’t need to have everything figured out, just a willingness to look inward with honesty and curiosity. Therapy with me is collaborative. We move at a pace that feels safe, while still working toward meaningful change. Ultimately, what stands out about my approach is that it honors both where you’ve been and where you’re going. Healing is not about fixing what is broken. It’s about understanding what was formed and this gives you the ability in choosing what comes next!
I am best positioned to serve individuals who are ready to move beyond simply coping and begin understanding the deeper patterns shaping their lives. Many of my clients are high-functioning yet internally struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or recurring relationship challenges. They may feel stuck in cycles they intellectually understand but haven’t been able to shift. I work especially well with clients who are open to reflection, value personal growth, and want both insight and practical tools. Whether you’re navigating attachment wounds, boundary setting, emotional regulation, past trauma or rebuilding self-trust, my approach supports meaningful, lasting change. If you’re ready to move from survival mode into greater clarity, growth, security, and authenticity, we’ll work well together!
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a powerful approach that fosters emotional exploration, self-awareness, and personal growth. By helping individuals connect with their emotions and recognize recurring patterns, EFT supports the development of healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I’ve found that integrating EFT techniques into my therapeutic work has empowered many clients to better understand themselves, ultimately leading to more balanced, meaningful, and joyful lives.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been a strong foundation in my therapeutic work. While many of the topics we explore together may be challenging, they often lead to valuable insights into the way you think—and how those thoughts influence your emotions and behaviors. Increasing awareness of your thought patterns is a powerful first step toward creating meaningful, lasting change in your life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I’ve always enjoyed using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in my work with clients. I weave DBT tools into sessions to help people better understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is especially helpful for learning quick, effective ways to manage strong emotions, make sense of what you're feeling, and shift unhelpful reactions into more supportive responses—right in the moment.
Psychodynamic
I use Psychodynamic therapy when I feel it fits a client best according to their therapy goals. The goal can be to experience a remission of symptoms but also derive benefits such as increased self-worth, better use of a patient’s own talents and abilities, and an improved capacity for developing and maintaining more satisfying relationships. This can be a very rewarding therapeutic approach for clients!
Compassion Focused
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is designed to support people who struggle with shame, self-criticism, anxiety, or the effects of trauma. So often, we find ourselves caught in a harsh inner dialogue, where the critical voice takes over and leaves us feeling stuck in fear, worry, or not being enough. CFT gently helps shift that inner voice, guiding you toward a more compassionate, understanding, and supportive relationship with yourself. I’ve found that using Compassion-Focused Therapy has been especially powerful for clients who feel weighed down by self-criticism or shame. Many come in feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, fear, or “never being enough.” Through CFT, clients begin to notice the voice of self-criticism and learn how to soften it with compassion. Over time, this shift often leads to greater emotional balance, reduced anxiety and depression, and an increased sense of self-worth. Clients frequently share that they feel calmer, more confident, and more at peace in their relationships—not because their struggles disappear overnight, but because they’ve built a kinder, steadier relationship with themselves.
9 ratings with written reviews
January 22, 2026
After just one session with Jessica, I feel like she understands my mind and what avenues we need to take to help me get to where I want to be. She is open minded, insightful, and helpful. I'm excited to work with her and get to know her more!
November 3, 2025
Jessica is a warm, caring person who genuinely values my growth and takes the challenges I give her and makes them into solutions that work in the moment AND long-term. She makes my fears seem like their not part of me, just things that are there that we can shoo away. She is always doing her best to understand me truly so she can help to the best of her ability. Even with my complex trauma, she is navigating the best tools to help.
July 31, 2025
I read lots of profiles for the therapists offered and I was drawn to Jessica’s immediately and I knew we’d be a perfect fit. She was so easy to talk to very warm and inviting and very engaged in what I was saying. I felt so comfortable with her and am looking forward to have her apart of my therapeutic journey.