About Jess

Jess Quessenberry is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship problems, and ADHD-related concerns. Jess uses a relaxed, down-to-earth style and often brings gentle humor to sessions to make hard conversations easier to have. Jess presents as non-binary and uses she/they pronouns.

Jess aims to make therapy feel approachable rather than intimidating. Sessions concentrate on practical steps people can use between meetings, such as breaking tasks into manageable pieces, practicing coping strategies for intense feelings, and improving communication.

Background and approach

The tone is candid and accepting, with a focus on what helps each person move forward. With eight years of clinical experience, Jess draws on several psychotherapy approaches to tailor care to each person. They mix client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and narrative ideas to help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and rewrite parts of their life story.

Mindfulness and psychodynamic perspectives are also used when they fit the client's needs. Jess works with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, depression, parenting stress, career strain, relationship and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, kink and BDSM culture, and gender dysphoria.

People who choose Jess can expect an accepting atmosphere where difficult topics can be raised without fear of judgment. The goal is to find realistic steps that suit each person's daily life and values.

Therapeutic approaches in an online setting

Client-centered therapy focuses on your priorities and helps build a trusting relationship where your concerns guide the work. This approach is useful for people who want an empathic space to sort through feelings and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that get in the way. It can help with anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress by giving concrete strategies to try between sessions.

Mindfulness therapy brings attention to the present moment and teaches simple, short practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It pairs well with other approaches when people want calmer reactions and clearer thinking.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jess will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as needs change. The process is shared and practical rather than fixed.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or messaging work well for brief check-ins or when writing feels clearer. These options make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to keep continuity when life is unpredictable.

Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jess help with?
Jess sees people for a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD-related challenges, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting stress, grief, and career strain.
What is the therapeutic style like in sessions?
Therapy tends to be casual and straightforward, with an emphasis on practical skills and honest conversation. Humor is sometimes used to ease tension while staying focused on goals.
How much clinical experience does Jess have?
Jess has eight years of experience working with adults on a variety of emotional and relational concerns and draws on that background to tailor each session.
What credentials and location are listed?
Jess holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Michigan as MI LMFT and California as CA LMFT, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients participate?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available for meeting online?
Jess offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Jess?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
8 years
Licensed
Michigan, California
Languages
English

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