What is individual therapy?
According to Goodtherapy.org, individual therapy is “a collaborative process between therapist and client that aims to facilitate change and improve quality of life.” In my office, individual therapy usually consists of a 50-minute session where we explore your target concern. Depending on what this concern is, therapy may consist mostly of talking and processing. Other concerns may be better treated with art therapy,
EMDR, mindfulness, homework or worksheets, experiential activities, or any number of other therapeutic interventions. The beautiful thing about therapy is that the options are endless. Therapy is a multi-faceted experience that can be truly transformative.
Why talk to someone?
People come to therapy for a variety of reasons – major life changes,
grief and loss,
relationship concerns, trauma, anxiety, depression, stress… Sometimes people come to therapy simply because they want to deepen their understanding of themselves and others.
Why Jessica?
Jessica earned her master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University. Jessica has worked extensively with individuals with a wide variety of presenting concerns. She has extensive training in grief therapy as well as intensive training in
PACT therapy and is certified in EMDR. Jessica is continuously inspired by and in awe of her clients and their desire to heal.
What populations do I work with?
Jessica works with individuals with a wide variety of presenting concerns. While I specialize in grief and loss, I really enjoy working with anyone who is motivated to heal and grow. If you are motivated to change, we can achieve great things in the therapy room.
