Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 138 ratings

Jessiona Bryant

LCSW, 10 years of experience

Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented

About me

“Sometimes, you have to make a decision that will break your heart but heal your soul.” - Trent Shelton. Sometimes you just can’t. Can’t say no, can’t find motivation, can’t sit through another meeting, can’t stop worrying, can’t wear the mask and pretend to be okay, and/or can’t get out of bed. The list goes on, because at some point or another, we all feel like our struggle is too much to handle. But “trouble don’t last always” and you do not have to face your battles alone. Through a solutions-focused and person-centered approach, my goal is to help you nourish you. I help clients find solutions to issues involving boundaries, self-care, time management, trauma, and stress. Together we can visualize, explore, and define who you are and what you want out of life.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session, we will discuss your questionnaire answers. You will be given the chance to ask me questions about my professional background and relevant personal questions. We will discuss where you want to start to create change in your life, and what you are willing to put in. Additionally, if there are safety concerns we will create a safety plan. Lastly, we'll discuss a potential plan of treatment that will be further discussed at the follow up session(s).

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My biggest strength is relatability. You can take off your mask(s) in the therapy room with me.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

My ideal client is more concerned with what their life feels like vs. what it looks like. At this time, clients who are in the preparation stage of change are my ideal clients. These clients are able to see their "problem," think about behaviors, monitor situations, AND are ready to put the work in the change their lives. If you are not ready to start therapy yet, but would like some tools and resources. Please check out my storefront: https://payhip.com/elev8tedhealing

Specialties

Top specialties

AnxietySelf Esteem

Other specialties

DepressionMilitary/VeteransPerinatal Mental HealthPost Partum

I identify as

Black / African American

Serves ages

My treatment methods

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation is utilized to provide detailed informed consent, so that you as the client can gather insight into your presenting problem, progress, and interventions utilized.

Trauma-Focused CBT

TF-CBT interventions are utilized to assist with coping, processing, and expression of your trauma narrative with fewer or no negative cognitive distortions.

Strength-Based

Strength-based treatment interventions are utilized to assist you with identify areas of growth as well as where you are succeeding. With these interventions, we will help you apply what you have that works, to where you are struggling.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT interventions are utilized to assist with tolerating distress and emotionally regulating so that you can get out of your own way.

Motivational Interviewing

MI interventions are utilized to assist with you getting into the driver seat and taking back some of your control and power.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $150 per sessionAetnaAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanBlue Shield of California - Medi-CalBlue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal)CalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaCommunity Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EAP:CignaEAP:EvernorthEAP:UnitedHealthcare/OptumEvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalL.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/Optum
Rated 4.9 stars out of 5, 138 ratings

24 ratings with written reviews

August 18, 2025

Let me start by saying I felt safe to share my internal feelings with Jessiona. Her approach with me was very warm , yet direct and informative. She listened to me tentatively and asked prevalent questions to help understand my thought process and how I may have been affected from past experiences. Look forward to our next session.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Jessiona

June 24, 2025

keeps it real. She’s open minded doesn’t judge and listens without trying to force some textbook fix. Feels authentic every time like I was talking to a real person not a robot in a chair. She’s smart calm and sees the big picture but she also ain’t afraid to challenge you when you need it. Helped me find my own answers instead of just handing em to me. No fluff just solid guidance that actually sticks. Grateful I landed with her.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 7 with Jessiona

May 19, 2025

Great Session and use of session time. Solution focused a client centered. Excellent.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 5 with Jessiona