Jessica Wojnarowski
I’m Jessica, and I’m so glad you are here. I am a Christian but work with people of any faith or none at all. I work with teens, young adults, women, and couples- whether you are navigating trauma, childhood wounds, harmful or unhelpful relationship patterns, toxic workplaces, church hurt (without having to lose your faith), parenting, and betrayal/infidelity. I'm passionate about working with people who are ready to understand their patterns, do the hard work of growth, and move toward healing. We’re shaped by both our wounding and our wiring. Because of that, I use a trauma-informed AND attachment-based approach to help you understand where your patterns come from and create meaningful change through EMDR, inner child work, IFS, and memory reconsolidation, integrating your spirituality if you would like. With couples, I draw from Gottman-informed methods to rebuild connection and intimacy.
First session
From the first session, I hope my clients experience three things: feeling heard, feeling understood, and beginning to build a connection rooted in trust. Therapy can feel vulnerable, especially for those who are new to counseling, and I don't believe you have to share everything before you're ready. When clients feel safe and understood, it becomes easier to explore painful experiences, talk about the things they may have never told anyone, and eventually be challenged in ways that lead to meaningful growth. My goal is for your first session to leave you feeling that you have found someone who genuinely sees you, understands where you're coming from, and can walk alongside you as you begin the work ahead.
Strengths
I know what it's like being in the client's chair- needing both kindness, empathy, compassion, but wanting a way forward into something healthier and more hopeful. My greatest strength as a clinician is my ability to help clients connect the dots between past wounds and present patterns. I bring an empathetic yet transparent approach to session, helping you feel deeply understood while gently challenging unhelpful habits. Clients often appreciate my structured, trauma-informed methods, transparent communication, and dedication to helping them gain clarity and self-compassion. I am able to integrate specialized and evidence-based methods for deep healing to tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel stuck in patterns that they know aren't working but aren't quite sure how to change. They may be struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, shame, past hurts, difficult family dynamics, life transitions, church hurt and/or faith questions, or a sense that they have lost connection with themselves or the people they love. They are willing to look beneath the surface and want more than simply managing symptoms. They want to understand themselves, develop healthier patterns, strengthen their relationships, and move toward greater freedom, confidence, and peace. I especially enjoy working with clients who are thoughtful, motivated, and open to learning practical tools while also exploring the deeper emotional and relational experiences that shape how they respond to life. For clients who desire it, I integrate Christian faith into counseling in a way that is genuine, compassionate, and relevant to their personal journey.
Treatment methods
EMDR
Sometimes, painful experiences from the past continue to affect how we think, feel, or respond in the present—even when we know logically that we are safe or that the experience is over. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can help you process those experiences so they feel less emotionally charged and no longer have the same power over your present. I use EMDR when it fits a client's needs and readiness. Rather than simply talking about what happened, we work together to help your mind and body process what has remained unresolved. This can be helpful for trauma, painful relationship experiences, anxiety, shame, grief, and other experiences that continue to feel “stuck.” The goal isn't to erase the past, but to help you remember it without feeling controlled by it.
Attachment-based
Our relationships shape us. The experiences we have with the people closest to us can influence what we come to believe about ourselves, what we expect from others, and how we respond when we feel hurt, rejected, disconnected, or unsafe. In counseling, we explore these patterns with curiosity rather than judgment. You may begin to recognize why you pursue connection when you feel uncertain, pull away when things feel overwhelming, struggle to trust, or have difficulty communicating what you need. Understanding where these patterns came from can help you begin responding differently in your relationships today. The goal isn't to blame your past or label you with an attachment style. It's to understand yourself more deeply so you can build relationships that feel safer, more connected, and more secure.
Faith-based therapy
For clients who want their faith to be part of their counseling experience, I offer a space where your relationship with God can be explored alongside the rest of your story. Faith can be a source of hope, identity, meaning, and strength, but it can also become complicated when you have experienced church hurt, disappointment, unanswered questions, shame, or a season when God feels distant. We can explore how your faith intersects with your relationships, emotions, choices, and healing without forcing everything into a spiritual explanation. Scripture, prayer, and other faith-based practices can be incorporated when they are helpful and meaningful to you. My goal is not to tell you what your faith should look like, but to meet you where you are and help you explore what it means to live with greater freedom, honesty, hope, and connection with God.
Gottman method
Relationships don't usually fall apart because of one big problem. Over time, small patterns of disconnection, unresolved conflict, hurt, and misunderstanding can create distance between two people who still deeply care about each other. I incorporate Gottman-informed concepts to help couples understand the patterns that are getting in the way of connection and learn more effective ways to communicate, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen their friendship and emotional connection. Rather than focusing on who is right or wrong, we work together to understand the cycle you have created as a couple and identify what each person needs to feel heard, valued, and connected. The goal isn't simply to stop fighting—it's to help you build a relationship that feels more secure, respectful, and connected.
Location
Virtual sessions