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Hello and welcome! What a wonderful and courageous step you have made! My name is Jessica Slack, I am a clinical therapist and a licensed master of social work (LMSW) through the state of Michigan. I acquired both my bachelors and masters of social work through the University of Michigan, and have been practicing as a counselor for individuals, couples, and families for the past 8 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including personality disorders, mood disorders (including bipolar disorder and depression), anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, substance use and addiction, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. I have worked with victims of trauma and loss, as well as those struggling with impulsive behaviors, eating disorders, and problems managing anger.
My therapy style is empathetic, validating, and encouraging, with a healthy mixture of solution-oriented, motivational, and change-based approaches. Balancing both acceptance and change, I encourage others to identify their personal goals, and work together to build their most authentic life. I use a holistic and strengths-based approach and a variety of therapeutic techniques and interventions tailored toward your unique strengths and needs. I have practiced a variety of treatment modalities, with my expertise being in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy. I also utilize solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing techniques.
I utilize a mixture of theoretical approaches, with a foundation being in the holistic biopsychosocial approach. Integrating biological, psychological, and socio-cultural perspectives, I work toward determining and understanding behavior and cognitive processes as a result of a combination of biological processes, past experiences, and social-cultural norms. I focus on a variation of a strengths-based approach, mindfulness approach, and problem solving approach to develop insight, build skills and enhance mastery, and empower you to be most effective in solving problems and managing emotions. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and empowering against stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and joyful life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
12yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsTrauma, AbuseDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jessica Short-Slack. 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.
Jessica has helped me get threw a time when things were dark and she was able to help me threw it. I can tell she cares about her people. I am thankful for having Jessica as my therapist.
Written on Feb 05, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jessica is wonderful. She gives great insight and has excellent book recommendations.
Written on Feb 02, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She makes me feel completely comfortable. I have no hesitation in opening up about my feelings, my past or what I am struggling with. She does a great job pulling out what I am trying to say even if I don’t say it the right way. She uses different tools to help me work through my issues and I am grateful for that.
Written on Jan 20, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She responds honestly and thoughtfully, a rare trait in a fake-o world
Written on Jan 13, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd
Jessica has been absolutely wonderful in helping to guide me through all of my struggles. She helps me take a step back and see things from different points of view. She’s very refreshing, and I’m very thankful for her.
Written on Dec 28, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Jessica is easy to talk to. I can message her on my own time and I can tell she reads into everything I say. I have time to think before responding, and can message her in the moment when I’m feeling anxiety. It’s much nicer than traditional therapy.
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jessica is so thorough in her responses to me. She is excellent at indicating that she has heard me, and responds with helpful resources to address my concerns. She is also extremely prompt and professional. I’m so grateful to have been connected with her!
Written on Sep 24, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Jessica is wonderful therapist! She is very knowledgeable in her field but she explains information in a way that is personal and easy digestible for you. I love the compassion that she has for me as a client, and for her work. Jessica is gem.
Written on Aug 11, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, and anger management
She's an incredible listener, and really takes in everything I throw her way, and then throws back so much insight that never would have occurred to me. I feel like I hit the jackpot on the first try! Also has a great sense of humor, and while she definitely addresses my main concerns in a professional manor, she never feels overly formal, which makes me feel super comfortable talking to her. feels very much like a wisdom filled buddy.
Written on Jul 27, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Jessica was wonderful the whole time that I work with her. She has great depth of knowledge in psychology as well as human behavior. in my time with her I learned quite a bit, as well as made progress on my personal issues.
Even if I fall through in the future, the information she has given me will allow me to much more easily pick myself back up and become the person I want to be.
Written on Jun 23, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and self esteem
Jessica is encouraging, supportive and knowledgeable. She knows how to apply her education and scenarios from her own life (when applicable) to relate to what I've encountered.
Written on May 27, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
After two weeks of working with Jessica, I am impressed with her knowledge, her approach and her responsiveness. She has helped me to re-frame my goals in such a way as to reveal my hidden assumptions and craft new goals more aligned to my life's purpose. I feel that I will very quickly make significant progress with her help.
Written on May 18, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, and self esteem
Jessica has been a GREAT help to me on my journey through my therapy experience! She always gives me as much information as she can find, and her area of expertise deals with exactly what my problems are. I appreciate all of her help and guidance!
Written on May 05, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
This was my very first ever experience with online/digital counseling and therapy and Jessica was amazing. The whole experience has been great. During my first session with Jessica, I felt completely understood, NOT judged, and like she truly wanted to help me in my journey of self-improvement! She provided great resources after our session and has since checked in on me with a follow-up message.
Written on Apr 20, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Jessica is fantastic. She lets me talk and listens non-judgmentally before responding with something that resonates and is profound to my journey. She provides excellent resources and is adaptable to shifting priorities in our sessions. She has really helped me, and the resources she has recommended have been so relevant to my experiences. She is kind and considerate, and I would highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 19, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Jessica is very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and is able to meet you where you are at in your time of need. Not only is she able to find just the right way to deliver her messages, but she is able to relate them in such a way that they make sense to exactly what to what your current situation is. I highly recommend Jessica and BetterHelp.
Written on Apr 17, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Extremely kind and empathetic therapist. If it was within my power or control, I'd continue talking to her.
Written on Jan 30, 2020 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
She listened and validated the problems in my life aren't my fault all the time. She allowed me to express my concerns and addressed them as best as she could being the first session. She allowed me to feel supported and cared about on a personal level yet a professional level at the same time.
Written on Nov 19, 2019 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jessica has been a great listener and presents expertise in the field of social work. Super positive and friendly!
Written on Oct 29, 2019 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and family conflicts
Jessica is great and adapts to each person, and whatever needs he or she is looking for.
Written on Jul 01, 2019 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, grief, and coping with life changes
Jessica has led me towards identifying and understanding the core of my issues and is not afraid to challenge ways of thinking that no longer serve me or are outdated. She is relatable, empathetic, and well-rounded.
Written on Jun 12, 2019 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Jessica seems to understand some of my thought processes before I've even figured them out myself! She is extremely supportive and understanding but also respects my thoughts and feelings, encouraging me to accept them but guiding me to process them in more constructive ways. I'm so pleased to have her as my counselor.
Written on Feb 27, 2019 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Jessica really helps me navigate my thought and feels while reminding me to be positive.
Written on Feb 20, 2019 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
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