(she/her)
Hi, I’m Jessica Watson, a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience supporting adults who feel overwhelmed, burned out, or stuck. I’ve worked in hospitals, schools, and neuro-rehab settings, but what matters most is that I offer real, down-to-earth care that meets you where you are. I specialize in helping people untangle anxious thoughts, lift the weight of depression, and better understand how their brain works in a world that doesn’t always make it easy.
Our first session is a soft landing place. I’ll ask some questions to get to know you, your history, and what you’re hoping to gain from therapy. But more importantly, I want you to feel safe, respected, and in control of the process. We’ll go at your pace, whether that means sharing a lot or just showing up and seeing how it feels. This is the beginning of a working partnership, not a test.
Clients often tell me they feel seen, understood, and more equipped to handle life after working with me. I bring deep clinical experience and a calm, validating presence to our work. What sets me apart is my ability to blend evidence-based tools with a human approach, offering space for self-discovery while also focusing on real, actionable change. I’m especially skilled in helping clients build emotional regulation, self-compassion, and a more sustainable pace in their lives.
I work best with clients who are trying to quiet the noise in their minds and start living with more clarity and confidence. You may be managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, or sensory and emotional overwhelm. Maybe you’ve tried to “push through,” but it’s no longer working. You want to feel like yourself again or maybe you’re still figuring out who that is. If you're open to reflection, willing to try something new, and looking for a therapist who is collaborative and compassionate (without being too clinical), we’ll likely be a great fit.
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
Evernorth
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
In my counseling practice, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) techniques to address underlying thoughts, behaviors, and sleep patterns for holistic well-being.
I integrate Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into my counseling practice to help clients develop psychological flexibility and live more meaningful lives.
I incorporate mindfulness techniques into counseling sessions to cultivate present-moment awareness and promote emotional regulation and stress reduction.
In my counseling practice, I provide supportive therapy to offer empathy, validation, and encouragement for clients' emotional experiences.
I incorporate psychoeducation therapy to provide clients with knowledge and understanding about their mental health concerns and treatment options.
1 rating with written reviews
January 12, 2026
I have had hard times of opening up because when I get hurt I totally shut down. Jessica is the first therapist I have seen that worked through a book that was eye opening and helped me to rationalize the different feelings and how to handle them. She has made a huge difference in my healing journey and I wouldn’t want any other person to help me through my past hurts and to help me better myself.