Making the choice to seek counseling is a difficult one and I am happy you have decided to reach out. My name is Jessica Otton, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I earned my Bachelor and Master of Social Work degree from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2011. I have worked most of my professional career in medical social work . I also have experience working in substance abuse rehabilitation settings and also private practice.. I worked for 8 years at a local hospice, including in-patient, home and nursing home settings. I also have experience working in addictions / substance abuse, with both court mandated and voluntary clients. I have worked with all age groups, including infants, children, adults, and the elderly. I have worked with clients with a variety of personal issues such as, death/dying, grief/loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety/stress, family problems, and substance abuse addictions.
My counseling style is a strengths-based approach, utilizing cognitive behavioral and solution focused techniques. My hope for us is that we are able to develop a strong and trusting, therapeutic relationship, in which you feel most confident in expressing yourself. We can work as a team to reach your desired goals...MY goal is to help you reach YOUR goals! I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Drug and alcohol addiction, Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW12662
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I strongly recommend Jessica as a therapist! I've worked with her for the last 3 years and she has changed my life so much!
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jessica is very attentive and kind!
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jessica has been very effective in getting me to take on some of my issues and encourages me to try things I otherwise wouldn't have considered. She has helped me out of a depressive state and continues to help me move towards resolving my mental health issues in a productive way.
Written on Aug 17, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Jessica is an amazing therapist. She listens and really gets down to the bottom of what’s causing your issues and provides the best therapeutic management to help you be better and to guide you in taking care of yourself. You can’t go wrong with choosing her as someone who treats you given her kind, compassionate, and caring manner. She has helped me tremendously to manage my mental health.
Written on Nov 19, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Jessica has been such a perfect match as a counselor for me. She listens and responds in very non judgmental and sincere ways that allows me to feel understood and offers positive guidance. She is encouraging and upbeat. She always has awesome examples and literature for me to review before our sessions. I feel she truly has a passion and naturally gifted in helping others.
Written on Oct 12, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
The best!
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse