Therapist profile
Jessica Gerson, LICSW, LCSW
LICSW social worker - Parenting and family concerns
Continue with JessicaAbout
- Parenting stress
- Family conflict
- Anxiety and depression
About Jessica
Jessica Gerson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, depression, relationship and family concerns, and issues around sexuality and gender. Jessica also works with people facing trauma, grief, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and career stress.
Jessica draws on what has helped her personally and what she has learned professionally. She treats the therapeutic relationship as the base for change and aims to get to know each person’s real-life context. Sessions include practical skills and small interventions clients can use between meetings.
Her approach mixes several methods so sessions can be straightforward and useful. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address thoughts and behaviors. She also uses Client-Centered and Psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns that run across relationships and family history.
Parents and adults worrying about family conflict or parenting strain may find the focus practical and task-oriented. Jessica pays attention to attachment and family-of-origin issues when they are part of current problems. She also has experience with concerns around kink and alternative sex culture, fertility, gender dysphoria, and chronic illness.
Jessica works in English. She does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session scheduled through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take practical steps toward them while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through structured exercises and practice. It is often used for anxiety, sleeping problems, and anger. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so the person’s own goals guide the work and new perspectives emerge.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with clients to decide which approach fits their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so sessions remain practical and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around parenting, work, or medical appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that better suits a person's day. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to continue skill-building, problem-solving, and tracking progress between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she address?
She helps adults with parenting strain, family conflict, and family-of-origin problems that affect everyday life.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her work emphasizes a steady therapeutic relationship, practical skills, and using interventions that make sense for each person.
How many years of experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and younger clients in therapeutic settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds MA LICSW and LA LCSW credentials and practices in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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