Jessica Gifford

Much of my experience is helping clients reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. As a trauma-informed therapist, I am prepared to help reprocess and cope with trauma history. Further, my experience as a CASAC-G provides me the skills and knowledge to work with clients with impulse management disorders, such as substance abuse and gambling issues. I use a client-centered, integrated approach to therapy, frequently pulling from CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness based practices.

I strive to engage clients in sincere conversations about their thoughts, emotions and experiences to build insight, provide coping skills, and move toward positive change. I focus on bringing a human connection to our discussions, providing a comforting environment and authentic interaction. I enjoy the opportunity at times to bring humor and levity to sessions, while also recognizing the deep vulnerability my clients share as we engage in therapy.

I aim to create a relaxed atmosphere that fosters introspection and solution focused approaches to reaching your goals for therapy.