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Jessica Canteen

Therapist
8 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, I'm Jessica Canteen, a fully licensed professional counselor with the Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Washington State Boards. For nearly a decade, I’ve worked with school and community-based programs, offering individual and family therapy for youth and adults facing challenges like ADHD, anxiety, depression, unmanaged anger, trauma, and relationship issues. My career is defined by a deep passion for supporting others on their wellness journey.

My approach to therapy

In my sessions, I aim to create an environment that feels safe, compassionate, and empowering. I know that therapy requires vulnerability, so I focus on fostering a space where clients feel genuinely seen, understood, and supported. My tone is both empathetic and encouraging—I meet each client where they are, offering validation and kindness while also gently challenging them to grow.

What you can expect from me

Working with me feels collaborative and client-centered; I tailor my approach to each individual, infusing creativity and practical strategies that promote healing, skill-building, and self-discovery. Above all, clients often feel respected and heard, with the freedom to explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Solution Oriented, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at University of Massachusetts, Boston, MEd (Master of Education) at Lesley College
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Georgia), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Capital Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Carelon Behavioral Health, Carelon Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Cigna, Devoted Health Medicare Advantage, Geisinger, Geisinger Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Regence BlueShield of Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Relational, Narrative Therapy, Psychological Testing and Evaluation, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English