701 WARD AVENUE NE, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 | HISTORIC FIVE POINTS | + VIRTUAL THERAPY FOR ANYONE IN ALABAMA
Jessica
HEY THERE, I'M
As a veteran and military spouse, my life has been shaped by service, transition, and the complex realities that come with both. I have seen firsthand the impact of repeated deployments, the strain on relationships, and the difficulty of reintegrating into everyday life after experiences that change you.
I also know what it’s like to step away from a role that once defined your identity—and to find yourself navigating a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar.
While this background gives me a deep connection to military members and first responders, my work extends far beyond any one community.
I am passionate about helping people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves or others find clarity, meaning, and a stronger sense of who they are. My clinical work is grounded in curiosity, depth, and a strong therapeutic relationship.
I want to create a space where clients can explore their experiences openly—without judgment—and begin to understand not just what they’re feeling, but why.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Brainspotting, and Written Exposure Therapy. I was recently selected for the Honorary Mentorship Program offered by the New Orleans-Birmingham Psychoanalytic Center to broaden my understanding of psychoanalysis and deepen my clinical skills.
The Mentorship Program has been especially insightful as I pursue continuing education and supervision in Sex Therapy. I am a member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT) and am working to expand my understanding of Narrative Relational Sex Therapy in practice.
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Why Me?
I have a variety of experience working with people from many different backgrounds. In addition to work with refugees and asylum seekers, I also have experience working with veterans in suicide prevention and intervention, substance use, and homeless programs.
It can be very difficult to be vulnerable, especially with past experiences that evoke judgement or fear, and it takes a lot of courage to seek help. Through the use of empathy and active listening, I hope to foster a sense of trust and create a safe space where clients feel comfortable talking about sensitive issues and where we can work collaboratively to create a plan for healing.
I understand how difficult it is to seek help when you are afraid you may lose your clearance and what it feels like to suffer in silence. I also know the unique pressures of working in certain high-risk positions, as well as the uncertainties that come with work in public service.
