Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett is a licensed clinician practicing in Maryland and the District of Columbia with more than 20 years of professional experience. She brings an individualized, compassionate approach to therapy, tailoring conversation and treatment plans to meet each person’s specific needs while treating everyone with respect and sensitivity.

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, anger management, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and intimacy-related issues. Her practice also supports people managing mood disorders, ADHD, career transitions, and life changes. Garrett holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials - LICSW refers to Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and LCSW-C denotes a Licensed Certified Social Worker in a clinical role - reflecting extensive training in clinical social work and psychotherapy.

Garrett emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods and collaborative goal setting to help clients move toward a more fulfilling, balanced life. Taking the first step toward change can be challenging, and she offers steady support and guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is used to enhance a person’s own motivation for change by exploring ambivalence and building commitment; it can be especially helpful for addictions, behavior change, and stages of readiness to act. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying practical steps and strengths to move toward specific, achievable goals rather than focusing only on problems.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and Garrett approaches that choice collaboratively. She will partner with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor techniques to fit what will be most helpful for that individual.

Online therapy with Garrett is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible options that fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, during work breaks, or while traveling, and support consistent access to licensed professionals and therapists when life is busy.