About

Hi! My name is Jessica, and I’m so glad you’re here. It takes strength and wisdom to decide to change, and to seek out counseling for assistance.

I understand how difficult it can be to seek out help. My personal experience with the mental health field is what motivated me to find my career as a counselor. I have experienced family members with mental health issues and have overcome mental health concerns in my own life. This experience has given me significant respect for my clients, as I can relate to the conflict they go through to decide to seek help. I can say firsthand that your life can truly change for the better when you seek support and make meaningful change.

I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and I have an MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns, including mood concerns, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, personality disorders, and trauma. I also enjoy addressing attachment concerns, identity issues, self-esteem problems, and have experience with LGBTQIA concerns. My experience stems primarily from an outpatient setting, however I have worked in a crisis center and in in-home settings.

I consider myself to be an open-minded, collaborative counselor. My counseling style is primarily person-centered and insight-based, with us working together to make sense of your concerns and find ways to make lasting change. I also utilize evidence-based techniques, including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy. The first few sessions will start out with person-centered therapy; sometimes, this is enough to help you find solutions on your own, but other times this helps us to determine the best suited theory to resolve your concerns.

I applaud you for taking the first steps toward a healthier, more positive life, and I look forward to working with you!