- Anxiety and stress
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Jessica
Jessica Van Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She helps people who are struggling with anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation. Jessica also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns as well as sleep problems and parenting stresses.
She approaches sessions as a practical partnership. Jessica centers the client's story and strengths, and she helps people break concerns into manageable steps. Conversations focus on concrete strategies and small changes to reduce distress and build confidence over time.
Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide problem solving and coping skill building. She uses straightforward tools aimed at improving day-to-day functioning, such as stress management, behavioral strategies, and routines that support better sleep and mood. Sessions also address communication patterns and decision-making in relationships.
People who come for help with addiction or compulsive behaviors work on identifying triggers and creating safer patterns. Those facing grief and loss get space to process feelings while finding practical ways to manage daily demands. Jessica also supports people dealing with body image, chronic health challenges, and family of origin issues.
Her style is down-to-earth and focused on what helps now. She asks clear questions, suggests steps to try between sessions, and revisits plans to see what works. Jessica works in English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and make practical changes. One approach focuses on behavioral strategies - changing small actions and daily routines to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and support recovery from addictive patterns. This helps when problems are maintained by habits or unhelpful behaviors.Another approach emphasizes skill building for coping and communication. That involves learning specific skills for stress management, emotion regulation, and clearer conversations in relationships. These skills are practiced in session and applied between meetings to see what fits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust plans based on what helps most in real life.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use those options to help people maintain momentum and practice new skills between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting stresses, and related areas.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear questions, step-by-step coping strategies, and tools you can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings and related areas.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker - LMSW practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.