Jessica Hickey

I specialize in trauma, PTSD, and perinatal mental health — and I hold particular expertise working with military service members, veterans, and people navigating pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, and postpartum anxiety. I understand military culture in a way that's hard to put into words, and I take it seriously. I also know firsthand what early motherhood can feel like — the disorientation, the grief that shows up alongside joy, the way it can surface things you thought you'd already dealt with. Having my own child gave me a different kind of understanding of this work, and it informs how I show up for clients going through it. I use evidence-based approaches — including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), CBT, and ACT — because you deserve more than good listening. You deserve treatment that has a track record of actually working.

My approach is direct but warm — I won't push you faster than you're ready, but I also won't let us spin in the same place indefinitely. I pull from CPT, Prolonged Exposure, Motivational Interviewing, and ACT depending on what will actually help you move forward, not just what's comfortable. Therapy with me tends to be structured and goal-oriented, which works especially well for people who've tried support groups or more open-ended therapy and felt like something was missing. I take your history seriously, your goals seriously, and your time seriously. Every session is designed to do something.

Expect a real conversation — not a form disguised as a meeting. I'll ask about what brings you in, what you've tried before, what's working, and what isn't. I want to understand your life, not just your symptoms. By the end of our first session, you should leave with a clearer picture of what we'd work on together and how. If you're looking for a therapist who understands the complexities of trauma, military culture, or the emotional challenges that can accompany pregnancy and parenthood, I would be honored to serve as a guide and companion on your journey toward healing and growth.