Here in Portland, there are many distractions and ways to lose focus of what truly matters in life.
As a licensed therapist and counselor in both Oregon and California, I can help you refocus and start to enjoy life again.
I offer personalized one-on-one private counseling. Whether you face stress, depression, shyness, anxiety, anger, grief or other emotional difficulties, you’ll learn healthy, fruitful ways to cope as well as strategies that can provide resolution and a sense of well-being.
I am currently accepting clients locally here in Portland, OR, as well as California clients remotely.
If you are looking to pro-actively work on your relationship, or just want a space to discuss issues before you marry, pre-marital counseling can be useful. We can explore the strengths and areas of growth in your relationship as well as how your dynamic may shift after marriage.
As a licensed therapist and counselor in both Oregon and California, I can help you refocus and start to enjoy life again.
My passion for supporting others led me to earn my master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT). Since 2007, I've worked at various mental health facilities in San Francisco and the larger Bay Area, providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. So as to have the flexibility to use an integrative approach with clients who have a broad range of concerns, I opened my private practice in 2011 and moved it to Portland, OR in 2019. Here, I strive to utilize the most appropriate interventions and supportive techniques, with the overall intention of helping my clients identify their own goals and realize positive change in their lives. I am now able to successfully work with clients in both Oregon and California (remotely) to provide the best services across a larger geographical area.
1. Get what you came for. You decided to see a therapist for a reason, right? Consistency is key to reaching your goals, especially if
Couple’s counseling is based on the premise that individuals and their problems are best handled within the context of the couple’s relationship. Typically, both partners
Talk therapy offers two advantages over medication: no drug side effects and tools you can use for the long term. “When you take medication, you
My office is based in Portland OR, conveniently located near the Belmont, Burnside and Hawthorne neighborhoods.
Locations:
1110 SE Alder St, #301 Portland, OR 97214
Call: 415.691.0742
"Jessica is extremely easy and wonderful to be around, and she well tailors her practice to the current needs of the individual. I saw her for anxiety and past trauma, and she helped me grow tremendously through her kindness and input. She gives amazing perspective, that encourages the individual to be more emotionally-healthy, open, and honest: I now feel more confident not only with my own emotions, but also expressing them to others. She also gave me worksheets and books that teach step-by-step, action items to tackle anxiety, and I now know great tools to manage any negative emotions and feel better in my day-to-day life. She's a gem, and I recommend her to anyone." - Female, Age 26
How quickly can I be seen once I decide I would like to make an appointment?
I am usually able to see new clients the same week or week after they first call to schedule.
How long is a counseling session?
A therapy hour is 50 minutes. Please inquire if you would like to explore longer sessions.
Do I need to be married to see a Marriage and Family Therapist?
No! Individuals, couples at any and all stages and families of all configurations can be seen by an MFT.