- Attachment-based work
- Client-centered methods
- CBT techniques
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Winn is an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - with 19 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and the everyday pressures of life changes.
She helps people who feel stuck after big transitions. That can include trouble sleeping, problems with relationships or intimacy, struggles with motivation, or managing grief and anger. She also supports people coping with ADHD, bipolar disorder, and issues around substance use.
Her background includes clinical work across many settings. She has worked in schools, group homes, substance use clinics, psychological assessment offices, and partial hospitalization programs. She has also run home-based services and case management programs.
In addition to clinical work, she has taught behavioral science students at the university level for several years and has experience as a clinical supervisor. That mix of teaching and hands-on work shapes how she explains tools and tracks progress with clients.
In sessions she blends relational and practical approaches. She draws on attachment-focused ideas to look at relational patterns, client-centered methods to prioritize what matters to the person, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and habits. She aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for daily life.
To start, Jessica asks clients to describe current problems and goals. From there she and the client make a plan and check in on progress over time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they relate, feel safer naming needs, and try different ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify values, make choices, and set personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive. It provides concrete strategies for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful routines.Finding an approach that fits is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try methods that make sense. That process is collaborative and may shift over time as needs change.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can more easily fit meetings into busy schedules, have shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Others prefer video for face-to-face interaction or audio when bandwidth is limited. The therapist will help figure out which format best matches a client's goals and daily routine.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Virginia, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, sleep and eating problems, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style integrates attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques so sessions focus on relationships, clear thinking patterns, and practical steps for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience plus several years teaching at university and time spent as a clinical supervisor.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and Virginia and practices from Virginia.
Does she speak other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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