Meet Your Therapist
Hablo español!
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am dedicated to helping children reach their potential by listening, providing empathy, and empowering them to discover themselves.
As a teen, I experienced many difficult challenges. For me and for many, adolescence is a difficult time where we are typically treated as children while we are expected to act like adults. I understand the feeling of not being heard or seen and not feeling worthy enough to be validated. It has since become my passion to be that advocate for others, especially for the younger generation.
In work and in life, I have always been passionate about advocating for children and teens, and this is where I have chosen to specialize. I am dedicated to helping children reach their potential by listening, providing empathy, and empowering them to discover themselves.
I received my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University- Idaho and continued my education at the University of Arkansas for my Master’s in Counseling. During my graduate school years, I focused my training on children and adolescents and was then introduced to the magical world of play therapy. I learned that play was the natural language of children and toys became their words. Additionally, I learned the impact of connecting your mind, body, and soul through expressive arts and mindfulness and saw the significant change it provided to teens and young adults.
I have experience in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have worked in a variety of settings including clinical facilities, schools, and homes. I honor the relationship I have with my clients, and I’m dedicated to helping them reach their highest potential.
Experienced In:
Adolescent Counseling
I help children and teens navigate adolescence and realize their potential.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is a great option for children and teens to feel comfortable and open up.
Mindfulness and Expressive Arts
Clients learn to to connect their mind, body, and soul to create significant changes.
Anxiety and Depression
Children and adults can both experience anxiety and depression, and therapy is one of the tools that can be used to create positive change.
Grief and Trauma
Traumatic experiences can create lasting impacts on children and their emotions. I help my clients process these experiences through empathy.
Life Transitions
Change can bring forth different emotions and behavior. I work with your youth to learn to express these emotions and navigate these feelings in a healthy way.
Realize and reach your potential.
What to Expect
Consultation
I offer a free consultation (15-30 minutes) to know if we are a good fit for one another. After the client decides to pursue therapy, policies and scheduling will be discussed..
Pricing
I provide a sliding scale for my clients depending on each client’s unique circumstances. I understand financial struggles and will be happy to work with each family to discuss how therapy can be provided.
Our Sessions
Our time together is the time where you can truly express what you really feel without fear.
It’s a safe place where processing will be taking place and the more transparent you are the better. I provide in-person sessions or telehealth and I offer these services in both English and Spanish.
An holistic approach to therapy with non-directive techniques that allow you to act as an equal in the therapy process.
In our sessions you will learn:
- coping skills
- building confidence
- effective communication
- mindfulness and self-care
- setting boundaries
- reflecting on a situation with a different lens
- practicing self-love and compassion
