- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Jessica
Jessica Orndoff is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 11 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and big life changes. Jessica also supports issues around relationships, parenting, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, and attention differences.
She trained at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and has spent over a decade working in clinical social work and private practice. Her work includes helping people manage mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and challenges common in young adulthood. Jessica lists additional focus on autism and Asperger syndrome and on disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD).
Her approach blends practical tools and structured strategies. She uses cognitive behavioral methods to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and on mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness. Jessica also uses solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals and trauma-focused methods when past events are central to the problem.
Sessions are collaborative. Jessica starts by learning where a person is now, naming strengths, and setting clear goals together. She describes therapy as grounded in core social work values such as service, dignity, and the importance of relationships. People can expect straightforward work on skills, habits, and choices that influence how they feel and act.
Practical matters include scheduling through an online matching flow and using a cancelable subscription payment model. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Jessica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT breaks problems into manageable parts and teaches practical techniques for handling stress, anxiety, and mood shifts.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT skills train steadying practices like emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness that can be practiced between sessions. Mindfulness therapy is used to build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to strong feelings.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jessica will work with a client to pick methods that match the person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That choice can change as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
Practical benefits of remote work include fitting sessions into a busy routine and keeping appointments that would otherwise be hard to attend. Because specific session formats are not listed in her biography, confirm which online options are currently offered before booking. This makes it easier to plan sessions around work, childcare, or short check-ins without assuming a particular format.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and life changes, plus related issues such as sleep, parenting, and career strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She works in a straightforward, collaborative way that focuses on skills and concrete goals. Sessions combine practical tools with short-term problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of experience practicing clinical social work, including private practice work after graduating from the University of Maryland School of Social Work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Scheduling begins by selecting the See online therapy options button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I start a first session?
Begin by using the See online therapy options button, complete the matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the platform.