Welcome! (Bienvenido/a!). My name is Jess and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I believe that every person has the right to be heard, to heal, and to grow. I approach therapy from a place of kindness and compassion, openness and curiosity. My work with clients begins from a strengths based place, to ensure that you are seen and understood, taking into account your inherent strengths as well as your areas for growth. I also believe that people are deeply impacted by the world around them and therefore, I focus my work with clients to identify and unpack oppressive forces in their lives. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and have extensive experience providing therapy to children and adults in both languages. My goal is to create a safe space for you to explore any topic without feeling judged or censored. I understand that not everybody heals in the same way, which is why I use a variety of theoretical approaches in my work. Our conversations will be tailored to what works best for your healing and growth. I look forward to working alongside you! Please visit my website for more information and to book appointments with me: I find it easier to schedule clients via my website. Thank you!/Gracias https://www.compassionatehealingtherapycenter.com

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

Our first session will focus on conducting a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment to collect some history about yourself, your symptoms, and ways in which these symptoms are manifesting and impacting your day to day life. Afterwards, we’ll have a conversation about confidentiality, boundaries, and your expectation for therapy. Ultimately, I want to make sure our work here is collaborative and you have a say in terms of how you want to approach your journey towards healing.

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

My practice is focused on mindfulness-based techniques that promote self-compassion as a way to confront patterns that lead to a vicious cycle of avoidance and escape. I am developing skills in Contextual-DBT, which focuses on the interactional style of being with clients that empower them to develop freedom from over-learned automatic responses established in their past, and, in so doing, creating opportunities for them to exercise the freedom to organize their behavior in relation to a future they desire. In addition, I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and receive ongoing extensive training on issues of trauma . I like implementing spiritual elements, including meditation, yoga, and herbalism. This is my personal preference, but not necessary to implement in therapy.

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

Children, adolescents, adults. Marginalized populations, including LGBTQIA+, refugee, and Latinx communities.

About Jess Samperio, LCSW, PEL, CCTP

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