I am licensed in California with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have helped clients coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, career difficulties, & depression. I also have experience regarding adjustment to illness and phase of life issues.
I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
I have flexible appointment times available.
I prefer to conduct the initial session by video or audio.
Education: Master of Social Work Degree from The Florida State University College of Social Work, Graduated 2000
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 115028
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Jessica has an incredible way to see situations and support with clarity and humor.
Written on Jan 27, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Jessica is the best therapist I have had. She is kind, understanding and incredibly knowledgeable. She makes me feel comfortable and supported in every session and her insights have helped me grow so much over the past couple months. Seriously don’t know what I would do without her. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 25, 2025 after therapy with Jessica for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
By far one of the Best I've ever encountered....if not The Best. I say that sincerely. She is a rising star.
Written on Dec 01, 2025 after therapy with Jessica for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Jessica is an incredible therapist—compassionate, insightful, and truly attentive. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space that makes it easy to open up.
Written on Nov 10, 2025 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jessica, grants a safe space and is excellent!
Written on Jun 23, 2025 after therapy with Jessica for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jessica is an amazing therapist. She has truly helped me navigate grief, childhood trauma and transitioning into a new phase in life. She listens, she uplifts me and provides me ways to see things from all angles . I always feel better at the end of our session.
Written on Jun 21, 2025 after therapy with Jessica for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue