Reaching out for support is an act of courage, and I honor you for taking the first step toward lasting change! You're here because you're going through something, and whatever that is, I'm here to help.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker licensed in Louisiana and Massachusetts (in MA my license is "LICSW") with ten years of experience working as a psychotherapist for children, adolescents, and adults. I have helped clients and families through issues including anxiety and depression, parenting challenging children, career difficulties, issues related to sexuality and gender identity, ADHD, life stress, work-life balance, relationship issues, and more. As someone who has struggled with both anxiety and depression at various points in my life, I come at the therapeutic process with both personal and professional knowledge, and always keep in mind those things that were most helpful to me when I was the one seeking a therapist.
My style as a therapist reflects my belief that the relationship you and I forge is the foundation from which change becomes possible. Working through the things which hold us back can mean facing difficult feelings and memories, and it's important to have the right partner on that journey. I aim to be a supportive and encouraging partner in change, as well as getting to know you well so that I can provide interventions that make sense for you rather than a one size fits all approach. I believe in helping you build a toolbox of concrete tools and skills that you can draw from moving forward—in helping you equip yourself to meet not only the challenges you’re facing now, but also leaving you better prepared to manage future challenges as they come. I'm here to support you as we explore ways to help you meet your goals and live your best life!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, ADHD, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fertility issues, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
LA LCSW 11545
MA LICSW 123817
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jessica Gerson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
She’s kind, empathetic, responsive and helps me to see things from other perspectives and has always been there when I needed her whether for scheduled sessions or impromptu ones.
Written on May 15, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 3 years and 9 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
10/10 would therapy again. Amazing. Phenomenal. I’m very glad she’s my therapist and has worked so hard to help me be able to improve my life as much as I have.
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 3 years and 4 months
Jessica has been very empathetic to me during my time with her, she always listens well and gives sound advice. I've trusted her with a lot of topics I wouldn't have shared with past therapists because I know she'll always remain nonjudgmental no matter how weird or shameful I think my problems are. I'd especially recommend her to folks on the autism spectrum or who feel that they are socially awkward -- she's very patient and accepting of different communication styles and will adapt her style to best fit yours.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Awesome
Written on Nov 04, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jessica listens well and reflects patterns she notices over time.
Written on Feb 01, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 4 months
She's great! Don't have time to send a lengthy detailed review
Written on Sep 02, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 11 months