Jessica Skinner, LCSW

Jessica Skinner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who offers therapy to children, adolescents, and adults, blending clinical training with a practical, client-focused style. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social welfare from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s in social work from Columbia University, where she completed graduate training in 2006. Jessica has been a licensed social worker in Texas since 2006 and has worked as a psychotherapist since 2008, bringing years of hands-on experience to each treatment plan.

Her practice emphasizes evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy, and she tailors interventions to address a wide range of concerns including ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, mood disorders, and identity-related matters for LGBT clients. Jessica approaches care with a personalized, strengths-oriented perspective, helping clients develop practical coping skills, clarify goals, and build toward lasting change. As a clinician who values the connection between mental and physical wellbeing, she encourages open conversation about mental health and seeks to reduce stigma around asking for help.

Jessica provides services in English and Spanish and works with each person to create a treatment path that aligns with their needs and life circumstances. Her aim is to guide clients through transitions and challenges with compassion, skill, and a focus on achievable growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica Skinner frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical, goal-oriented steps and builds on a person’s existing strengths to address challenges like stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to evaluate which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so care remains responsive and practical.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives. These options can increase access to consistent support, allow therapy to continue through life changes, and let clients choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.