Most people don’t come to therapy because they “have anxiety.” They come because something in their life feels stuck — and often, that place is their relationships, work, life, and self identity.
I specialize in relationship-focused therapy for individuals navigating conflict, emotional distance, repeated communication breakdowns, or uncertainty about the future of their partnership. Sometimes a partner is unwilling to attend therapy. Sometimes you are unsure whether the relationship can improve. My work helps you gain clarity, emotional stability, and direction — even if your partner is not in the room.
I take a structured and direct approach. I do not simply validate feelings or revisit the same arguments. We identify the interaction patterns driving the distress, clarify attachment dynamics, and strengthen your ability to respond differently within your relationships. As emotional regulation improves, conflict becomes more predictable and less destabilizing.
Many individuals I work with initially present with anxiety, stress, or frustration, and then we discover that the root issues lie within relational patterns, self identity, career stress, and deep rooted patterns formed in early life, that have never been clearly understood. When those patterns become visible, decision-making becomes more grounded and less reactive.
If you are motivated to understand what is happening in your life, your relationships, and the patterns beneath repeated conflict, anxiety, and repeated cycles, and want a focused, intentional process, we may be a strong fit.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Cancer, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
WI LPC 8047-125
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I would highly recommend Jessica to anyone looking for some solid concise guidance. She listens to my concerns and makes me feel heard and offers helpful insight. I have learned some things about myself that I hadn't really formed into words before. It helps to understand myself better to move forward.
Written on Mar 12, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
She helps me process and invites me to think about things in ways I wouldn't have thought of.
Written on Nov 05, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
It’s been great so far I’ve only had one session
Written on Feb 20, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
It is a pleasure to work with Jessica. My sessions have helped me dig deeper into my emotions and gain clarity.
Written on Oct 30, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Jessica has been an amazing asset in my PTSD recovery. Sessions are extremely efficient and helpful. Jessica's expertise is great, she listens well and provides suggestions for very achievable goals which i turn make great difference. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
Jessica is so great to work with. She makes me feel completely comfortable, no matter the conversation! She has helped tremendously in my journey to understand myself better and work through tough circumstances, while supporting me every step of the way.
Written on Sep 15, 2022 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and adhd