Therapist profile
Jess Quessenberry, LMFT
Licensed therapist - relationships and parenting
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- Trauma and abuse
- CBT and mindfulness
- Attachment issues
About Jess
Jess Quessenberry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with eight years of clinical experience. Jess focuses on relationship and parenting concerns along with anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity-related stress. They bring a direct, down-to-earth manner and a casual style to sessions, often using humor to ease hard conversations.
Jess helps people who feel stuck after stressful life changes or who are carrying the weight of parenting and family responsibilities. Sessions are meant to make day-to-day coping feel more manageable. Jess welcomes frank language and works with clients across a wide range of concerns including grief, anger, and work-related stress.
In practice, Jess combines several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. They use client-centered listening to follow what matters most to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used for shifting thoughts and actions that keep someone stuck. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce overwhelm and increase focus.
Jess also draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat across relationships and life stages. That helps when codependency, family of origin issues, attachment questions, or identity concerns come up. Sessions aim to be straightforward and practical rather than overly formal.
People describe the work as conversational and goal-focused, with space for difficult topics like trauma, kink culture, ADHD, and gender dysphoria. Jess accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial meeting.
How sessions work
How Jess uses therapy approaches online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says matters most. It is useful for people who need validation and a nonjudgmental space to sort through parenting stress, relationship confusion, or identity questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and managing reactive behavior like anger or impulsivity.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower overwhelm and improve focus. It pairs well with CBT when someone needs tools to steady strong emotions between sessions.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jess will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the client and therapist try a method, review how it’s going, and adjust the plan based on real results in daily life.
If you are considering online work, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Jess will help shape a plan that fits into your routine and supports the practical demands of parenting and everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jess address?
Jess works with relationship and parenting challenges plus anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and career strain. Additional focus areas include ADHD, attachment issues, and body image.
How would you describe Jess's therapeutic style?
Sessions are conversational and often casual, with humor used to ease difficult topics. The focus is on practical steps and understanding patterns that affect everyday life.
How much clinical experience does Jess have?
Jess has eight years of practice as a therapist working with adults on a range of concerns related to relationships, parenting, and mental health.
What are Jess's credentials and where are they based?
Jess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Michigan (MI LMFT) and California (CA LMFT) and practices from California.
Are sessions offered in any languages besides English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will Jess work with international clients?
Yes, Jess accepts international clients. Confirm scheduling and any regional considerations when arranging sessions.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the initial steps.
What do I need to do to start sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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