- ACT
- CBT
- Client-centered
About Jessica
Jessica Gerson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of practice. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship issues, ADHD, grief, trauma and abuse, and anger. Sessions are practical and focused on skills that can be used between meetings.
Her approach mixes several clinical styles. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and take small, value-driven steps. She also draws on Client-Centered and Psychodynamic ideas to understand patterns rooted in early relationships and life experience.
In sessions she emphasizes clear, concrete tools. That can mean short behavioral experiments, strategies to manage strong feelings, or using values to guide choices. The aim is not to promise a quick fix but to build a toolbox that helps with everyday moments where anger, worry, or low mood get in the way.
Jessica notes personal experience with anxiety and depression, and she integrates that perspective into practical, down-to-earth work. She helps people talk through communication problems, control issues, and family of origin concerns while also addressing intimacy, body image, and sexuality-related questions.
She practices in Massachusetts and holds an MA alongside the LICSW and LCSW credentials listed. Sessions are conducted in English. Before booking, users should confirm current session options so they know which formats are available.
How online sessions use practical therapy approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when anger or avoidance get in the way of relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that fuel stress and anger, and then testing small changes to see what helps.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will treat this as a collaborative process and help clients decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice is revisited as progress is made and circumstances change.
Session formats are not specified in the source biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-in meetings, or making it simpler to schedule appointments around work and childcare. Licensed professionals can use the session to teach concrete skills, run brief behavioral experiments, or practice communication techniques that translate into everyday situations.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, ADHD, grief, trauma and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused. She aims to teach tools for managing strong feelings and improving communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults and younger clients across a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MA and is credentialed as a LICSW and an LCSW, and practices in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.