- Client-centered care
- CBT and solutions
- English and Spanish
About Jessica
Jessica Skinner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Texas. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to conversations about anxiety, stress, mood concerns, and life transitions. Jessica uses straightforward language and aims to make therapy feel manageable for people who are worried or overwhelmed.
She approaches sessions with a personal focus, tailoring work to each person's needs and goals. Her background includes training in social welfare and social work with degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and Columbia University. Jessica has been licensed in Texas since 2006 and has provided psychotherapy since 2008.
In sessions she often draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She also uses solution-focused methods to set practical, short-term goals and to build momentum toward change. These methods are commonly used for concerns such as anxiety, panic, depression, and adjustment to life changes.
Jessica values clear, collaborative work. She helps people identify small steps that reduce stress and improve daily functioning. Therapy conversations can include coping skills, emotion regulation, and strategies for problem-solving.
She offers services in English and Spanish. People who are interested in working together can follow the site's intake steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time to begin.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Jessica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that address symptoms like anxiety and panic attacks. Solution-focused therapy is another frequent approach; it emphasizes setting clear, short-term goals and building on what already works in daily life.Choosing the right approach is usually a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. From there she tailors sessions and tools to fit those needs so work feels purposeful and manageable.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full session isn't needed. It can also make it simpler to try different communication styles, such as talking through concrete skills or focusing on goal-setting, while maintaining continuity of care with a licensed professional.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, trauma, grief, and stress-related problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Jessica uses a personal, goal-oriented style that focuses on practical steps. She blends client-centered conversation with techniques from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy and has been licensed as an LCSW in Texas since 2006.
Where is she located and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.