- Guilt and shame
- Parenting support
- Anxiety and depression
About Jessica
Jessica Palmer is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 11 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, family concerns, parenting challenges, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Jessica also addresses issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency, control problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
Jessica approaches sessions as a place to talk through what feels heavy and confusing. She treats clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations are practical and focused on next steps rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
In session she helps people name patterns that keep them stuck, then practices different ways of responding. That can mean unpacking family roles, working through painful memories, or trying small behavioral changes that shift day-to-day life. She frames work as a series of manageable efforts rather than a single big fix.
Jessica listens for how relationships and past experiences shape current feelings. She pays attention to issues like attachment styles, control and dependency, and the ways guilt or shame show up. The aim is to increase clarity about choices and to give concrete tools for moving forward.
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She expects active participation and offers clear feedback. The focus is on practical steps that fit into a client's life and build on the strengths already present.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work with issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. One approach focuses on identifying unhelpful behaviors and testing small changes in daily life to reduce distress and build confidence. Another approach looks at attachment and relationship dynamics, helping clients understand how early patterns shape current reactions and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to pick techniques that fit the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting plans based on real results.
The therapist's profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work often makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, to have shorter check-ins when needed, or to avoid travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them bring therapy into their regular routine while still focusing on concrete changes and relationship patterns.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, self-esteem struggles, and depression, and also addresses guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps clients name how guilt or shame show up, links those feelings to past and present relationships, and practices small changes to reduce their daily impact.
What is her professional background?
Jessica has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care prior to her current practice.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) based in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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