- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Jessica
Jessica Messersmith-Miller is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW) with 16 years of experience supporting adults through stressful life changes. She works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, ADHD, and career or parenting pressures. Jessica also helps clients coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and other complex concerns.
She uses practical approaches that focus on what the client wants to change. Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, identifying goals, and trying concrete skills to manage symptoms and build healthier routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Mindfulness practices are offered to lower reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.
Narrative therapy is woven in to help people make sense of their stories and find alternative meanings. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients want to strengthen their motivation for change, for example around substance use or lifestyle shifts. Client-Centered Therapy informs how she listens and responds to each person’s pace and priorities.
Jessica has worked in a range of settings, including inpatient and outpatient care, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education. That background informs how she approaches complex cases and people with overlapping issues. She has experience providing individual and group work and psycho-education sessions.
Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. Costs vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Jessica uses practical approaches in remote sessions
Jessica commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her online work. CBT means looking at thoughts, feelings, and actions together, then testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and help with stress or cravings.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build commitment to change, which can be useful for addiction or lifestyle shifts. These approaches are explained and tried together so the client and therapist can see what fits best. Figuring out the right mix of methods is a collaborative process based on the client’s goals and preferences.
The original biography lists messaging, live chats, phone, and video sessions as formats she has used. Confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study or work days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce the need to travel to an appointment. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and motivational conversations to remote formats so work on goals continues between sessions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and self-esteem concerns, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.
What is her therapy style like?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, narrative work, and motivational interviewing to address specific goals.
How much experience does she have?
Jessica has 16 years of experience working in settings such as inpatient and outpatient care, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW) practicing in Ohio.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography mentions messaging, live chats, phone, and video sessions; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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