Jessica Bigelsen, LCSW - Therapist in New Jersey

Anxiety management
Grief and loss
LGBTQ related issues

About Jessica

Jessica Bigelsen is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with ten years of professional experience. She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues. Jessica focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions to manage difficult moments.

Her work is straightforward and conversational. She invites clients to talk about what matters and helps them name patterns that cause distress. Sessions typically involve discussing recent situations, identifying triggers, and trying small changes or exercises to test what helps.

Jessica also addresses related concerns such as attachment and abandonment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication or control struggles. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work and adapts interventions to the client’s goals.

Her background includes a range of clinical settings across the past decade, which informs how she supports people through transitions and loss. Jessica uses concrete tools to manage anxiety and to strengthen intimacy and relationship skills when that is a focus.

People who prefer clear feedback and step-by-step practices may find her approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English and rooted in practical problem solving rather than abstract theory. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

Approaches used in online sessions and practical benefits

Evidence-based techniques are used to guide the work in accessible ways. Cognitive approaches help people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different thoughts or behaviors in everyday situations to reduce anxiety and avoidance. Behavioral strategies include graded exposure and small, structured exercises that make feared social moments more manageable over time. Another common approach focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills. This involves naming feelings, tracking what worsens them, and practicing short strategies to reduce intensity during stressful moments. These approaches are aimed at symptom reduction and improving daily functioning, and they are often combined based on what the client needs. Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that feel practical and doable. Progress is reviewed and methods are adjusted if something is not working. The original biography does not list which session formats are offered. Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people continue care across different locations without changing clinicians.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivity InfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

New Jersey, Nevada

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include attachment, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on discussing recent situations, identifying patterns, and trying small exercises or changes that clients can test between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional work experience in clinical settings.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.

What languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are in person, video, or phone.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.