Jessica Santos, LMFT - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Jessica Santos

Jessica Santos

(she/her)

LMFT
4 years of experience
Virtual

Hi! I'm Jessica, a licensed individual, couples, and family therapist based in Austin, Texas. For the past 8 years, I've been dedicated to supporting individuals and their families in crisis across Texas, particularly those in underserved communities who often face significant barriers to mental health care. I specialize in working with children, teens, and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. I believe trauma is stored in the body and revealed in relationships and being strong is exhausting. It's time to stop walking on eggshells, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and heal!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our sessions, you can expect a safe, non-judgmental, and welcoming space to share and be your true self. Tell me that embarrassing story you swore you'd never tell anyone. I believe laughter can be just as healing as tears and I'm here to support you every step of the way with a little humor, a lot of heart, and a belief in your incredible potential.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I have been lucky to work with clients from all walks of life. Each client brings a unique story, a new perspective, and an opportunity for growth. My background in both private practice and an agency setting means I understand how real life gets. I know what it's like to juggle work, family, and those curveballs life throws at us. This has helped me create a practice that is down-to-earth, encouraging, and safe. I will cheer you on as you build the life you want!

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

As an individual, couples, and family therapist I provide a supportive space to explore the unique pressures clients face today. I am well-suited to assist clients dealing with significant life transitions, relational dynamics, managing school-related stress and burnout, or navigating the ups and downs of identity and peer relationships. I utilize a combination of treatment approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Collaborative Therapy, and EMDR Therapy, with a focus on systemic and trauma-informed perspectives. If you are not familiar with any of these approaches that is OK! The undercurrent here is that I am just a human soul connecting with another human soul.

Appointments

Free consults, virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) approach will be utilized to help the client identify and challenge negative thought patterns contributing to their symptoms.

Jessica Santos, LMFT