Jessica believes healing begins when people feel safe enough to explore themselves with curiosity instead of criticism. Jessica works with adults who often feel emotionally overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves. Many of the individuals she works with are chronic overthinkers, people pleasers, or the person everyone else relies on while quietly struggling themselves. Some may identify as “black sheep” or “odd ducks”; those who have often felt different, misunderstood, or like they never quite fit in. They may intellectually understand what needs to change, but still find themselves repeating familiar patterns.

Jessica also has significant experience assisting clients with their grief and feelings of loss. She recognizes that grief is not something to “get over,” but something we learn to adapt to and carry over time. Whether clients are grieving a traumatic loss, a version of themselves, or the childhood they wish they had, Jessica offers a warm, supportive space to process these experiences. Together, clients can explore the impact of their loss and gradually move toward healing while remaining connected to what matters most.

Jessica works with her clients to understand complex parts of themselves better, reduce shame and self-criticism, and create space for healing and lasting change. Her approach combines attachment-focused and IFS-informed work with practical coping skills drawn from CBT and DBT. Jessica values helping clients not only gain a deeper understanding of themselves but also improve their ability to navigate emotions, relationships, anxiety, boundaries, and everyday stress.

Jessica believes therapy is about creating a space where people can be honest, explore the hard stuff, and experience genuine human connection. While therapy can involve difficult conversations and deeper emotional work, she also believes there is room for humor and sarcasm along the way. Above all, she wants therapy to feel like a space where clients can show up as their authentic selves without fear of judgment.

Jessica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Community Health from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2010 and her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lewis University in 2016. Jessica has worked in schools, community mental health, and private practice. Jessica currently specializes in working with PTSD, anxiety, grief, and depression.

When she’s not working with clients, Jessica loves spending time with her husband and children, particularly on family adventures (especially the Disney ones). She enjoys the treasure hunt of thrifting and exploring flea and farmers’ markets. She also enjoys cooking, gardening, and audiobooks. She is a big animal lover and has three rescue dogs.