Jess Stern

Jess originally hails from Rockville, MD but has lived in Washington, DC for over 11 years. She attended George Washington University for her Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Secondary Special Education and Transition Services. She interned at Whitman Walker Health which specializes in working with the LGBTQ+ community. She also begun her journey with training in EMDR during her internship there. She has spent her time specializing working with people who have experienced trauma.

Jess is trauma-informed, client-centered, and integrative, with a strong foundation in EMDR and other evidence-based modalities. She creates a safe, affirming, and collaborative space where clients—especially trauma survivors, neurodivergents, and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community—can explore their experiences without fear of judgment.

Jess will leave you with healing and relief from trauma symptoms, emotional regulation and coping strategies, increased self-compassion and confidence, a sense of safety and affirmation, and clarity and growth in relationships.