Jessica is a Child & Family Therapist specializing in children ages 3-10 using play therapy. She also sees individuals, young women, couples, and maintains a private practice with Life Counseling Center in Easton, MD.
Jessica graduated in 1999 from Indiana Wesleyan University with a BA in Sociology and minor in Intercultural Studies. In 2004 she graduated with honors from Indiana Wesleyan University with a MA in Marriage & Family Counseling. Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Maryland and also a Nationally Certified Counselor.
With over 7 years experience as a marriage and family therapist, she is currently serving as private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are children, parenting, depression, anxiety, infidelity, grief, and divorce. Jessica also has experience with the severely mentally ill and has worked on a psychiatric unit helping those individuals in desperate need.
When working with adults Jessica is a interactive, solution focused therapist who seeks to help her clients work through their struggles with compassion and a commitment to their personal and spiritual growth.
Jessica has been married to Dustin for 12 years and they have 2 children, Ethan and Reese Ava. Jessica & Dustin have been in the ministry since they began their marriage. Dustin is the senior pastor at First Wesleyan Church in Easton, MD. Jessica views her counseling as a ministry that God has called her to and sees it as a blessing to serve others in this capacity.
Jessica works for Life Counseling Center in Easton, MD and specializes in children ages 3-10 using Play Therapy. Play Therapy is a theoretically based approach to therapy that is developmentally appropriate for young children. Children and adults communicate very differently. Children require therapists who understand and specialize in their unique developmental and emotional needs and connect with them in a way that they feel understood. Jessica views her clients holistically and uses the therapeutic relationship with them to explore their feelings, thoughts, behaviors and perceptions. She customizes treatment to suit their individual situations. Children feel safe with Jessica and explore their problems in a child-friendly environment through therapeutic play. Jessica helps children learn about themselves and develop positive ways to navigate through life.
Jessica is currently working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) which is a credential earned by meeting criteria through the Association for Play Therapists.
Clients who are 10 and up Jessica uses art therapy, talk therapy, and therapeutic games to help them explore their problems. Before specializing in children, Jessica began her practice helping struggling marriages. She still continues to see couples and help them along in their journey together.
Please call or email me for an consultation today.
Treatment specialization includes:
Play Therapy
Filial Therapy
Treatment for Depression and Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Family Counseling
Divorce Support
Parenting Support
ADD
Obessive Compulsive Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Grief Counseling
Sexual Abuse
Work and Career issues
Stress Management
Conflict Resolution
Rates
$90 per 45-55 minute session
$135 per 85 minute session
Insurance
At this time we do not take insurance. I am able to provide you with a detailed receipt with a diagnosis code in order for you to try to send in for possible reimbursement. Please contact your insurance company prior to your first visit.
Payment
Cash, check and major credit cards accepted for payment.
Cancellation Policy
If you do not show up for your scheduled therapy appointment, and you have not notified us at least 24 hours in advance, you will be required to pay the full cost of the session.
Contact
Questions? Please contact me for further information.
Confidentiality and Feedback:
Confidentiality is very important in play therapy. The therapist will help the child to understand that she will not be talking to other people about what is said and done in the playroom unless she gets worried that the child is being hurt or is in some kind of danger. The therapist will also tell the child that they are free to talk about their play therapy with anyone they choose but they do not have to do this if they don't want to.
Feedback to parents, referrers and other significant adults in the child's life is also very important and will be given sensitively in order not to break the child's confidentiality usually based around the child's needs rather than the content of their sessions.
If abuse is disclosed it is required by law to report this information immediately. If a child intends to harm him/herself the therapist will make every effort to ensure their safety.
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