- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Strengths-based approach
About Jessica
Jessica Otton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She trained at Florida Gulf Coast University and has spent much of her career in medical social work and hospice settings. She also has experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and private practice, and she offers therapy for concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strain, and anger.
Her background includes eight years working in hospice across in-patient, home, and nursing home settings. She has supported people through death, dying, and end-of-life issues and has worked with both court-ordered and voluntary clients in addiction treatment. Her work has involved infants, children, adults, and older adults in a range of medical and behavioral contexts.
Jessica uses a strengths-based stance in sessions and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods. That means she helps people notice patterns of thinking that get in the way, and then tries practical steps to change how those patterns play out in daily life. Sessions aim to identify small changes that can reduce conflict, lower stress, and improve coping.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She emphasizes building a trusting working relationship and setting clear goals together. Clients can expect a practical focus on what is happening now, with attention to past events that affect current behavior.
Common topics she addresses include family strain, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, substance use concerns, parenting pressures, and navigation of major life transitions. She also helps people who struggle with anger and low self-esteem to find manageable ways to respond differently.
How her approaches and online work connect
Jessica draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques to structure sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape reactions now and can help when anger or trust issues come up. Client-centered listening focuses on hearing the person's experience and helping them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce stress or conflict.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Jessica will work together with the client to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. That means checking what feels useful, adjusting techniques, and agreeing on small practical steps to try between sessions.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or letting someone choose not to be on camera when they prefer. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep work consistent with daily routines, while tailoring sessions to address anger, grief, caregiving stress, or substance use concerns.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship concerns, addiction issues, parenting struggles, anger, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Jessica uses a strengths-based stance with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques. Expect practical steps and goal-oriented work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience, including long-term work in medical social work and hospice settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the plan chosen.
What do I need to do to start therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.