I’m a licensed therapist in Massachusetts with 17 years of professional experience, and I’ve had the privilege of working with people from many different backgrounds and walks of life. For more than six years, I worked at McLean Hospital—the #1 psychiatric hospital in the country—where I worked in almost every program across the hospital. This gave me the opportunity to work with a wide range of mental health concerns, as well as to support families navigating the challenges of having a loved one struggling with mental health.
My experience has also taken me beyond the traditional clinical setting. I’ve worked as a therapist on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana and in Cape Town, South Africa. These experiences have shaped the way I approach therapy and deepened my belief that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing.
I have experience helping clients work through anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, addiction, grief, finding purpose, and other life transitions. Most importantly, I believe you are the expert on your own story. My role is to help you better understand yourself, draw on the strengths you already have, and find ways to move through the things that are getting in your way.
Reaching out for support can be a vulnerable step, and I don’t take that lightly. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply know that you want something in your life to change, I’m here to meet you where you are. Together, we can work toward creating a life that feels more fulfilling, meaningful, and genuinely your own.
Additional areas of focus: Stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy
MA LICSW LICSW123970
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Jessica is wonderful. She understands what I am going through and has really helped me with communication and thought processing.
Written on Jul 09, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Jessica Rules! :)
Written on Jul 06, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
Jessica is a great therapist. I didn’t know what to expect going to therapy for the first time . She’s been awesome and a great help to me . I highly recommend her .
Written on May 23, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Working with my therapist has honestly helped me in ways I didn’t expect. I finally feel like I have a safe space where I can talk without being judged. Over time, I’ve become more confident in my decisions and more aware of myself. I’m really grateful for the support and guidance.
Written on Mar 31, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very good, honest and helpful therapist
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and adhd
Jessica is very kind & really listens which is very refreshing! We’ve only had one season thus far but I am looking forward to working with Jess. I am comfortable with her already & am very hopeful food prices! Jess is wonderful!
Written on Mar 14, 2026 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem