- CBT
- EFT
- Motivational Interviewing
About Jessica
Jessica Colangelo is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 12 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and questions about career and life purpose, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
She treats sessions as a place to talk through what matters most. Jessica centers the person's perspective and draws on practical tools alongside conversations about feelings and patterns. She uses clear, down-to-earth language and helps clients notice what is already working in their lives.
Her approach combines problem-focused techniques and emotion-focused work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and shift painful emotional patterns in relationships and within themselves.
Jessica also integrates Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and build the desire to change. Solution-Focused Therapy supports brief, goal-oriented steps when clients want concrete progress. Sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and gentle reflection on past experiences that shape present reactions.
She views clients as active collaborators rather than passive recipients. Before scheduling, she recommends thinking about what you want to get from therapy so the first sessions can focus on practical next steps. Jessica works in plain language and aims to make therapeutic work understandable and manageable.
How Jessica uses online approaches and methods
Jessica commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression. EFT centers on emotions and connection, helping people notice patterns in relationships and learn different ways to respond.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and strengthen the desire to change. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what feels workable, then try methods that match those aims and adjust as needed.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during a lunch break or between commitments. It can also let someone choose a shorter check-in or a full session depending on the day. Many clients find online sessions useful for practicing new skills in real situations and for keeping momentum between meetings.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, career questions, and related issues such as abandonment, attachment challenges, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style blends practical skill-building with emotional work, using clear everyday language and collaborative goal-setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of life and mental health concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to see her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.