Jessica Otton, LCSW

Jessica Otton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She holds both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work from Florida Gulf Coast University, earned in 2011, and has spent much of her career in medical social work settings.

Her background includes work in substance abuse rehabilitation, private practice, and an eight-year role at a local hospice where she provided care in in-patient, home, and nursing home environments. She has supported people across the lifespan - from infants and children to adults and older adults - and has experience with court-mandated as well as voluntary clients in addiction services.

Jessica has worked with a wide range of concerns including death and dying, grief and loss, life transitions, depression, anxiety and stress, family conflict, and substance use disorders. Her approach is strengths-based and she integrates cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods to help clients identify practical steps forward.

She aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients feel confident expressing themselves and working collaboratively toward their goals. Jessica emphasizes a team approach in which the client's priorities guide the work, with the goal of helping each person achieve their stated outcomes.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Connection

Jessica combines several evidence-informed approaches to create practical, individualized care. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding how early relationships shape expectations and patterns in current relationships, helping clients address trust, connection, and attachment-related challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's perspective, offering a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to build insight and self-directed growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers concrete tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for depression, anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and often evolves over time. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging - which can make scheduling easier and reduce travel time. These options help people access consistent care around work, family, and other responsibilities while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor the work to each person's situation.