Hi there! I'm Jessica, thank you for taking the time to explore my profile. Do you find yourself struggling with your thoughts and emotions throughout your day? Do your relationships with others suffer during times of emotional stress? Do you want to improve your self-esteem and develop an empowering relationship with yourself? I empower those who have suffered from anxiety and depression, traumas, and personal struggles of self-love. I enjoy working with older teens and adults who want to develop insight into themselves, and actively participate in the healing work of therapy. We'll use a whole-self approach to explore the needs of your mind, body and spirit. Transmuting our pain can be difficult work and I aim to provide support to you throughout our time together on your path to healing and integrating your experiences into empowerment. Pain can be powerful when we let ourselves learn from those experiences. You deserve to be seen and heard! Let's work together on bringing balance and self-love back into your life!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will begin with brief introductions and discuss informed consent, confidentiality, and policies. Then we will dive into the specific concerns that are creating challenges in your life. This will help us to collaborate on treatment goals and areas of need.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I primarily use a trauma-focused, client-centered approach to my therapy process focusing on experiences that have deeply impacted the client's inner world. Methods I often use are EMDR, thought and emotion exploration, somatic experience, mindfulness, self-care routines, and homework or reading for those who enjoy the learning process outside of the weekly session.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My biggest strength in my therapeutic approach is simply my empathy. I believe that everyone deserves to be seen and heard and that every person's story is significant. I am a strong advocate of improving your relationship with yourself, reducing risky or harmful behaviors, and finding self-love and empowerment in the struggles you've endured through life. I believe wholeheartedly that you deserve to live your happiest and healthiest life!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I enjoy working with clients who are committed to developing insight to challenge current stressors and limiting beliefs. Clients will benefit most from treatment by collaboratively developing goals and remaining open to exploring tools and skills to gain back a sense of control in various areas of life.