Jessica Javier, LCSW

Jessica Javier is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 14 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma recovery, and self-esteem work. She blends evidence-based therapeutic practices with a compassionate, affirming stance to help clients overcome barriers, build resilience, and clarify life purpose. Her practice also addresses a range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, divorce and separation, and the emotional impacts of pregnancy and childbirth.

Jessica creates a culturally sensitive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore difficult memories and present-day struggles. She works with individuals navigating post-traumatic stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, and issues connected to narcissism, guilt, shame, isolation, and forgiveness. Jessica is experienced in supporting clients who are receiving ketamine or other psychedelic-assisted treatments and coordinates therapeutic work alongside those medical approaches when appropriate.

Her training includes a Doctor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and a Master of Art Therapy from New York University. She also holds a certificate in Women in Leadership from Cornell University and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Level II - a credential that signifies advanced training in trauma treatment. Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a license that indicates advanced clinical social work training and practice. She offers therapy in English and works with diverse cultural backgrounds, tailoring care to each person’s needs with empathy and professional expertise.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online and Remote Care

Jessica frequently uses EMDR to support clients processing traumatic memories; EMDR guides attention through bilateral stimulation while the person processes past events and related emotions, and it is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms. She also draws on trauma-focused therapeutic methods that help identify patterns rooted in early experiences and attachment, offering structured ways to reduce distress and rebuild coping skills. When appropriate, Jessica incorporates art therapy techniques to provide nonverbal ways to explore feelings and meaning for clients who find expressive methods helpful.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their goals, history, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress and needs evolve. This partnership aims to make therapy both practical and personally relevant.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - increase flexibility for busy schedules and for people managing mobility or caregiving demands. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across life transitions and to fit therapy into real-world routines, while allowing licensed professionals to offer regular, consistent support.