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I have a Master's degree in Counseling and am a License Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with 36 years-experience working with Psycho active substance abuse disorder including: long-term, short-term care, IOP, OP, detox and sober living. I worked 30+ years in a rehab and worked my way up to Executive Director, but my passion remains in direct individual care.

Hi, I’m Jessica, a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, and Certified Clinical Trauma professional, but more importantly a therapist who believes healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. I combine heart, humor, and evidence-based techniques to help you make real, lasting change.

I believe that taking care of your mental health in a respectful and helpful environment will serve you well and impact your life very positively. We all need a confidential space to explore as well as gain skills and awareness in navigating the people and challenges in our lives. I love to help parents learn how to connect with and manage even children who are challenging. I also seek to give you the time and space that you need to discover and enjoy your best self. I believe in you.

Welcome, and come as you are. I believe meaningful change begins with understanding yourself on a deeper level. Many of the struggles we experience in adulthood, whether in relationships, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, communication, or life satisfaction, are shaped by patterns that developed long before we were aware of them. Often these patterns started as adaptations, ways of coping or relating that once helped us navigate our family or environment and made sense at the time. My role is to help you identify those patterns, understand why they exist, and create lasting change rather than simply managing symptoms.

I am a social worker and clinical therapist. I have experience working with addiction, and with trauma, depression and anxiety, as well as relationship issues and family conflict.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of nursing experience. I specialize in the treatment of depression, anxiety, maternal mental health, and other mental health conditions using evidence-based psychopharmacology tailored to each individual’s needs. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing thoughtful, personalized care—particularly for individuals who have not found success with previous medication trials.

I believe that every individual deserves to be heard, respected, and treated with compassion. I take the time to understand each person's unique experiences, concerns, and goals before developing a treatment plan. My approach is collaborative, and I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their mental health. Whether you are seeking care for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or other mental health concerns, I am committed to helping you find the treatment approach that best fits your needs.

Are you struggling with navigating anxiety, depression, a major life crisis that has you isolated, feeling hopeless, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or fearful of the world around you. Did you know that beyond the fear is freedom? What does that freedom look like for you? Let's figure it out together! The process of therapy can help you develop the tools and insight needed to take control and make positive changes in your life and/or relationships. I believe that a genuine connection between a therapist and a client is a key component of the therapeutic process.

It is my hope to provide you with a space where you will feel safe and connected. No matter why you seek therapy, my role as your provider can assist you on your journey of healing and self-discovery. Working together we can identify your unique strengths, explore patterns of behavior that limit your growth, and help you establish and attain goals.

My 15+ years of experience includes working with adults and families within diverse cultures. In addition to private practice, I also have experience in the hospital setting as a licensed clinical social worker.

Types of Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Culturally Sensitive
• Motivational Interviewing
• Person-Centered
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Lets connect today, and get you started on a path of emotional freedom.

I have over 20 years of experience in the mental health filed and I am very easy to talk to. I a open-minded person and allow the client a safe place to express their thoughts and feelings