- Addiction support
- Family of origin
- CBT and mindfulness
About Jessica
Jessica Messersmith-Miller is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 16 years of experience. She helps people address stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, and other concerns. Sessions focus on concrete goals and practical steps rather than labels or long lectures.
She uses straightforward conversation to identify what's getting in the way of daily life. That often means looking at patterns rooted in the family people grew up in, and how those patterns still affect relationships and choices now. She also works with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and with substance use and dual diagnosis challenges.
Her background includes inpatient and outpatient counseling, hospital and hospice settings, jail work, and alternative education programs. That range shapes how she adjusts methods to suit each person's situation and schedules. She has led individual therapy, couples work, group sessions, and psychoeducation groups.
Therapy sessions draw from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused methods. In practice this means focusing on clear goals, testing small changes, and using reflections and questions to build understanding.
She asks clients to describe practical goals and then outlines steps to reach them. Sessions can include skills practice, thought tracking, values-based planning, and motivational conversation to support behavior change. The emphasis is on usable strategies for everyday life.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people make their own choices. Online sessions using this approach often center on clarifying goals and checking progress each week. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses small experiments and homework to change patterns; it can work well remotely because worksheets, thought logs, and short skill practices travel easily between sessions.She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help with stress and anxiety by teaching simple attention and breathing practices. Together the approaches give a mix of reflection, action steps, and moment-to-moment skills. Figuring out which mix fits best is part of the early work. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps the client meet practical aims such as better communication, sobriety maintenance, or mood stabilization.
The details of session formats should be confirmed before booking. The therapist has used messaging, live chat, phone, and video in her practice historically, so discuss which option suits your schedule and day-to-day life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. The emphasis is on fitting sessions into everyday routines so work on goals can proceed without large disruptions.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and family of origin issues among others.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using client-centered conversation and methods like CBT and mindfulness to test small changes and build skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds 16 years of practice experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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