Works with
How Jess works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Michigan, California
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jess
Jess Quessenberry is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and make sense of hard life moments. Jess writes in a down-to-earth way and aims to make sessions feel easy to join. They welcome direct language and bring a relaxed, occasionally humorous style to conversations.
Jess keeps the first sessions practical. They help people name what feels overwhelming and set small, useful goals to try between meetings.
Background and approach
Many people come for anger management, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship issues, or help after trauma. Jess also works with concerns around identity, neurodiversity, intimacy, and body image. With eight years of clinical experience, Jess draws from several ways of working.
They use client-centered ideas to follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps spot unhelpful thoughts and change moment-to-moment reactions. Mindfulness techniques are offered to steady strong feelings when they arise.
Jess also brings narrative and psychodynamic perspectives when it helps clients understand long-standing patterns. Sessions are conversational and practical rather than highly technical. Jess supports people who want coaching-style guidance or deeper exploration of past patterns.
Jess is licensed in California as an LMFT and works with clients who prefer online formats. They speak English and accepts international clients. The focus is on helping each person find clearer ways to act and feel inside daily life.
What Jess works with
Everything Jess lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jess's practice.
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jess lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and how online sessions work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following what matters most to the client and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard as they try new ways of reacting to stress and anger. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical techniques to shift unhelpful patterns and reduce reactivity.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jess will discuss goals and try methods that fit each person's needs and preferences. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills practice, mindful awareness, story-based reflection, or a mix of methods as sessions proceed.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat or messaging works well for shorter check-ins or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or travel schedules.
Questions people ask about Jess
What kinds of problems does Jess help with?
Jess helps people facing anger, stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy challenges. They also work with issues like ADHD, body image, and career or parenting strain.
How would you describe Jess's therapy style?
Sessions are casual and conversational with room for humor. Jess focuses on practical steps and clear tools while also exploring deeper patterns when needed.
How much experience does Jess have?
Jess has eight years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
Jess is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with licensure in Michigan (MI LMFT) and California (CA LMFT), and practices from California.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does Jess offer?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with Jess?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and filling a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.