There are seasons in life that are very unpredictable, 2020 for example! If you are finding that the last few months, weeks, maybe even years have been full of overwhelming amounts of change, transition and uncertainty, your are not alone. I understand the uncertainty of life can cause depression, anxiety, and unresolved traumas to arise. In every client I have ever seen, trauma has been experienced and expressed in different ways. My goal is to assist you with getting to the heart of the issues you are enduring, while embracing the resiliency and strength it took for you to make it this far. Emotional healing and relief is near.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I specialize in trauma-informed care and practice a modality called Brainspotting. Brainspotting is a modality that focuses on healing the brain and the body. I also specialize in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is a modality that is utilized when working with couples.
Racial and religious traumas cause dysregulation in our bodies, minds, and hearts. Many of my clients have been touched by the Department of Social Services & affected by the foster care system and the church universal. Sessions often focus on past trauma, triggers, attachment issues, affects of transracial adoptions, addictions, and substance abuse.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy
CA LMFT 140356
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I was nervous and worried about starting therapy, naturally. Jessica made it easy right off the bat. She was very friendly and welcoming right away, feeling like a safe space. As I go through this healing journey I look forward to meeting with Jessica every week and love how we tailor each session to whatever is needed at that moment, while still focusing on the overall goal. I trust her to keep us on track towards that goal even when I don’t feel able to. I’m so very grateful this platform connected me with Jessica.
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Jessica is thoughtful and a well listener. She is super respectful when it comes to listening and offering me tools to help me with the things that I talk to her about. I appreciate her being my therapist because she helps me identify the underlying issues and tackles them together. And for that I appreciate her so much.
Written on Aug 24, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd