Jessica Skinner

Jessica Skinner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of clinical experience in Texas. She helps people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and stress, and supports those navigating major life changes such as divorce and separation. Jessica works with adults and younger clients to create clear goals and practical steps forward.

Jessica earned a bachelor’s degree in social welfare from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s in social work from Columbia University. She became licensed in Texas as an LCSW in 2006 and has been practicing as a psychotherapist since 2008.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and how to get there. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to set concrete goals and practice new skills.

Jessica also draws on Client-Centered and Psychodynamic ideas when understanding patterns from a person’s past. That helps when worry, grief, or relationship patterns keep repeating. She aims to make sessions practical and respectful of each person’s background and culture.

Jessica offers care in English and Spanish. She sees people in Texas and works with common concerns such as parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, grief, trauma, mood disorders, and workplace or career stress. Her approach emphasizes steady progress and clear next steps.

How Jessica’s Approaches Guide Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s needs and preferences, with the therapist listening closely and following the client’s pace. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to talk through feelings and make personal decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It offers tools for anxiety, panic, mood difficulties, and practical steps for coping with stress and change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will work with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, values, and daily life. She checks in on what’s working and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and doable.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy schedule, skip travel time, or have shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep momentum between appointments by practicing skills in everyday settings and reviewing progress with a licensed professional.