Hello. I have been a mental health counselor for 20 years; currently residing in Utah. prior to that was NY and FL. I work with an array of concerns, including, but not limited to marriage and family, childhood trauma, attachment disorder, ADHD, disordered eating, anxiety/mood disorders, anger management, substance use, grief and loss, and some psychotic disorders/behaviors. I have also worked with individuals and families involved with divorce/blended/separation issues; including reunification and parental alienation.
As a Christian, I believe in meeting people where they are, with respect, dignity, humility and compassion. My therapeutic approach includes EMDR, existentialism, cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and solution-focused. Our therapeutic relationship is that of a dance; sometimes you will lead, sometimes I will lead. Our dance will be slow and steady at times and yet other times unsteady and off beat. Please understand that sometimes, the dynamic of the dance will seem uncomfortable and you will doubt whether or not you can continue; rest assured, that is where I begin to lead you. I will teach you the dance, in other words, how to cope with whatever it is you are struggling with. Then one day you will lead, by mastering the skill set needed to overcome whatever difficulties lie ahead in your given situation. It is a process that requires patience, trust and kindness on your part - being kind to yourself, but also, gradually allowing yourself to trust and be patient with the process.
It takes great courage to reach out for help from a stranger! And you are very brave and courageous by taking the next best steps in this journey; this dance!
I consider it a privilege to work alongside you.
Blessings,
Jessica
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Trichotillomania, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
UT LCMHC 11736106-6004
FL LMHC MH13474
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Jessica is very skilled in her craft. She understands what people have been through and can then treat effectively using her expertise. I have seen improvement since going to her.
Written on Dec 02, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jessica is excellent with returning messages promptly. Also a person who you can feel comfortable with!
Written on Aug 30, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
They’ve helped me with my stuff
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Jessica gives great feedback. I'm very confident in her range of experience!
Written on Apr 08, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 1 month on issues concerning parenting issues, and adhd
She is absolutely. She is honest and straightforward while still being respectful and personable.
Written on Feb 27, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd