LPCMH, 9 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello, I'm Jessica! Whether you're seeking therapy for the first time or have had counseling before, I'm here to support you on your journey. Life is often full of external and internal pressures and challenges that can lead one to feel anxious, depressed, and uncertain, among other distressing feelings. Recognizing these feelings and reaching out for therapeutic support during these times is a sign of strength and resiliency that can go a long way towards growth and healing. Whether you are faced with interpersonal challenges, struggle with your mental health, or battling with addiction, I believe that if you have the desire to improve your life, therapy can be a power tool to do so. I hold a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with a focus on Mental Health Counseling from Holy Family University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education from the same institution. I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in NJ, PA, DE, MD, SC, VA, and TX. When you work with me, you can expect a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My goal is to help you build resilience, find clarity, and achieve a sense of well-being. Together, we will work through your challenges and celebrate your progress. If you're ready to take the next step, I'm here to help. Let's embark on this journey together.
I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment that allows clients to explore obstacles with concerns related to trauma, anxiety, depression, and/or self-care. I focus on helping clients develop assertive communication & boundaries with themselves and those around them that can help improve their quality of life.
I’ve been using CBT in my practice for the past eight years. It’s helped dozens of clients challenge reoccurring thoughts and manage their anxiety. We’ll use CBT to recognize how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors influence each other. We’ll then use that knowledge to change your thinking patterns, which will help you lead a less anxious and stressed life. I'm EMDR trained which allows me to help people process traumatic memories and reduce distressing symptoms. The therapy helps clients process traumatic memories so they can be re-experienced in a new, less distressing way.
I love working with adults and young professionals who are in the first few years of college or careers. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed, depressed and anxious about graduating college, beginning their careers, and current job situation.
I encourage you to share your thoughts about the problems, including your self-talk, interpretations of situations, and beliefs about yourself and others. I may also recommend you keep a journal to track your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.
I combine two or more established, research-based approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy, and/or dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help clients overcome obstacles.
I use mindfulness in multiple different ways to help clients to stay in the present moment. Some examples include, Breathing Can help calm the nervous system, regulate emotions, and improve attention Body scan Can help clients reconnect with their physical selves and notice sensations without judgment Sitting meditation Can help clients focus on breathing or bodily sensations in a quiet space, and return their minds to the present moment when they wander Acceptance Can help clients accept their thoughts and emotions for what they are without judgment Awareness exercises Can help clients observe their thoughts, emotions, and sensations without reacting to them, which can help develop coping skills and positive behavioral changes.
I use Motivational Interviewing to use client-centered, non-confrontational counseling technique that helps people explore their feelings and motivations to prompt behavior change. It's often used as part of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
EMDR therapy aims to help individuals process distressing life experiences and their associated emotional distress by changing how the traumatic memory is stored in the brain.
2 ratings with written reviews
April 10, 2025
Great first visit
April 2, 2025
Already improving!!!