- Stress management
- Social anxiety
- Career transitions
About Jessica
Jessica Aikens is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and career transitions. Jessica also lists work related to isolation, life purpose, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
She emphasizes practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions include talking through what feels most pressing, identifying small shifts that reduce worry, and building clear strategies for challenging situations. Jessica favors working in a straightforward way so people can try changes between visits.
In background and approach she draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and anxiety issues. She helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new responses, and strengthen skills for handling pressure and social situations. The focus is on usable tools rather than abstract theory.
Jessica aims to reduce isolation and support people in finding more meaning and self-acceptance. For those experiencing social anxiety or fear of being seen, she works with stepwise exposure and skills practice so interactions feel more manageable over time. Sessions also address career stress and parenting strain with goal-oriented steps.
She offers counseling in English and practices within California as an LCSW. People who want to start are asked to use the site's intake process to match and schedule a first session. The counselor uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online
Two evidence-based techniques she uses are exposure-based practice and skills training. Exposure-based practice involves facing feared situations in small, controlled steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence; this approach often helps people with social anxiety and phobic responses. Skills training focuses on concrete methods such as anxiety management, grounding, and communication exercises to improve daily functioning and workplace interactions.Jessica treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to choose which techniques to try first, adjusts methods based on progress, and checks in about what feels practical and helpful. The aim is to match strategies to the person’s specific goals and pace.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills in situations closer to their everyday life, then discuss what happened with a licensed professional during the next appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-esteem and career concerns, and also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, emphasizing step-by-step skills, exposure practice for social fears, and clear strategies to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Jessica has 12 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker in California.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.