Jessica, Therapist and Clinical Director

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As an intersectional feminist who is deeply committed to social justice, Jessica is keenly aware of the cultural, social, and political factors that are often connected to the problems people bring to therapy. Her approach to therapy is empowerment-focused and trauma-informed; she integrates Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Family Systems Trauma Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), along with Polyvagal Theory and Mindfulness skills. Jessica graduated with her MS from the University of Oregon’s Couples and Family Therapy Program in 2015 and has since completed additional training as a clinical supervisor. In this role, she provides mentorship and guidance to marriage and family therapy associates, professional counselor associates, clinical social work associates, and student therapy interns at Ophelia’s Place. She brings with her a decade of anti-violence and trauma-response work experience from her past positions with Sexual Assault Support Services, the Oregon Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, the Oregon Attorney General’s Sexual Assault Task Force, and Sexual Violence Prevention and Education services at the University of Oregon.

Jessica’s advice to her 13-year old self: You don’t have to waste any more time comparing yourself to others. Be brave and bold and trust yourself. All the things that make you different, all the things that set you apart – these are the best and most interesting parts of you. Embrace your inner weirdo because she’s awesome.

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You can contact Jessica at (541) 972-3417.