- Thoughts and habits
- Art-infused therapy
- Practical coping skills
About Jessica
Her style is warm and collaborative. Sessions focus on what happens day to day - the thoughts, routines, and small decisions that add up. She uses art-based activities alongside talking to help clients express feelings that can be hard to put into words.
Jessica combines several evidence-based techniques to address trauma, mood disorders, panic, and obsessive thoughts. She also helps people work through body image concerns, shame, guilt, and communication problems. Her work includes support for young adult issues and the strains of parenting life.
Many sessions include hands-on exercises, skill practice, and short take-home strategies to try between meetings. The intent is to build habits that reduce anxiety and improve coping over time. She frames therapy as a partnership where the person’s goals guide the work.
Jessica trained in both art therapy and clinical mental health counseling and draws on those backgrounds in session. She keeps language simple and concrete so parents can quickly see how ideas apply at home. People who want a down-to-earth, practical approach to changing thoughts and everyday habits often find her way of working useful.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
How therapy approaches and online care can fit your life
Jessica blends art-based methods and cognitive-behavioral strategies into straightforward, practical work. Art-based methods use drawing, collage, or creative tasks to help people name feelings and see patterns they might miss with words alone. These techniques can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or hard to describe.Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Sessions involve noticing thought patterns, testing them with small experiments, and practicing new responses. This approach can help with anxiety, panic, obsessions, and everyday stress by changing how people think and act in real situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. Clients are invited to give feedback and choose which tools feel most useful for their life and schedule.
Because the biography does not specify session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about timing and practical needs so sessions match daily routines and goals.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include body image, guilt and shame, panic, OCD symptoms, trauma, sexuality, and young adult issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm, collaborative, and practical. Sessions focus on everyday thoughts and habits with art activities and skills practice when useful.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional counseling experience working with individuals who seek help for mood, anxiety, and life transition concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.