- Addictions support
- Anxiety and stress
- Grief and loss
About Jessica
Jessica Van Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and problems with motivation and confidence. Jessica also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stresses, sleep trouble, and life changes that leave people unsure what comes next.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their life. She listens for strengths and past successes to build from. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Conversations aim to identify what is getting in the way and what small changes might help right now.
Jessica often helps people unpack difficult emotions around abandonment, adoption and foster care, body image, chronic illness or pain, and family of origin issues. She works with people dealing with substance and alcohol concerns, eating and food-related problems, codependency, and the fallout from divorce or domestic violence. These topics are handled in straightforward talk and problem-solving.
Over time she helps clients practice skills to manage stress, improve sleep, and rebuild confidence. Therapy may include setting short-term goals and trying concrete strategies between sessions. Jessica asks questions, offers observations, and helps people test new ways of coping that fit their daily life.
To begin, she asks people to describe the specific problems they want to change. From there she and the client shape the work together, focusing on clear next steps and realistic pacing.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood and then testing specific behavioral changes to reduce symptoms and increase functioning. This method suits people who want clear steps to try between sessions.Another approach centers on building strengths and past successes into current coping. That involves noticing what has worked before and adapting those strategies to present problems like grief, addiction, or relationship strain. It helps people reconnect with concrete skills and small wins rather than only talking about feelings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in and adjusts the plan as progress or challenges arise.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. Different formats can suit quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or a shorter meeting during a work break, so ask which options are available and practical for your schedule.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Jessica works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy matters, parenting strain, sleep issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she approach feeling stuck or unsure?
She treats the client as the expert and looks for practical steps. Sessions use focused conversation to identify barriers and test small changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including addictions and trauma.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMSW, licensed in Michigan, and practices from that state.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapy is provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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