- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work
About Jessica
Jessica Van Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She works with young adults on common early-adulthood struggles such as stress, anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, grief, and addiction-related concerns.
Jessica focuses on clear, practical conversations. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life and helps people use their own strengths to handle problems. Sessions aim to identify small, manageable steps toward better daily functioning and clearer choices.
Her approach emphasizes problem-solving and building skills that transfer outside the session. Jessica talks through ways to manage stress, improve sleep routines, and address substance use patterns when those come up. She also supports people dealing with relationship strain, intimate concerns, or family-of-origin issues.
People who come for help with body image, chronic illness, or parenting concerns will find attention to both emotions and everyday routines. Jessica also works with issues connected to adoption and foster care, abandonment, codependency, and communication difficulties.
She offers direct, respectful feedback and practical tools for coping with life changes. The goal is to make small changes that add up to clearer priorities, steadier moods, and more reliable habits. Sessions are conducted in English and reflect her Michigan-based license.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach she uses helps people identify patterns in thoughts and actions and then tests small changes to see what improves daily mood and functioning. This method is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and motivation issues.Another technique centers on coping skills for stress and substance-related concerns. It emphasizes concrete tools to manage cravings, reduce risky patterns, and replace unhelpful habits with healthier routines. That approach is aimed at improving everyday choices and reducing harm over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will help clients decide which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring. This is a collaborative process where methods can be adjusted as needs change.
If you plan to see her online, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into study and work schedules, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that match a client’s daily routine. Therapists often use shorter check-ins or phone conversations when that better fits a person's day, and video sessions when more interactive work is helpful.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, and related concerns common in young adulthood.
How would she approach my concerns in sessions?
She focuses on practical conversations that identify strengths and small steps. Sessions often center on problem-solving and skill building for day-to-day life.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she is licensed in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I'm not in the United States?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific session formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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