Jessica holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW # 27715) in Minnesota and has been independently licensed since 2020 and a practicing clinician since 2018. She has 10 years of experience in the mental health field through education, internships, and practice.
Jessica believes in the therapeutic relationship and recognizing a person’s strengths. Art, creativity, and passions are highly encouraged. Expected therapeutic approaches can include, but are not limited to, solution focused therapy, person-centered, Dialectical Behavior-Informed Treatment, Relationship-based treatment, and general geekery. She is passionate about listening to the experiences of neurodiverse people. She is committed to offering an affirming, anti-racist and anti-ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) practice.
Technology is highly utilized and all sessions will be provided via telehealth. Therefore, Jessica works with children (starting at age 6) through adult. All clients must be appropriate for teleheatlh.
Jessica's specific professional areas of focus include:
Autism/Neurodiversity Emotional Regulation Depression Anxiety
Trauma Family Support Executive Functioning Self-Compassion
It is important to Jessica that you leave sessions feeling seen and heard!
Jessica is no longer accepting new clients through The Guidance Group Counseling due to our upcoming closure this fall.