Jess graduated from Boise State University with a Master’s in Social Work and in addition to being a Certified Social Worker, she has an Advanced Substance Use Disorder license from Utah Valley University. Jess worked in a residential substance abuse treatment center for several years as a counselor and case manager and has experience with inpatient and outpatient treatment for eating disorders and co-occuring mental health issues. She utilizes a variety of treatment modalities with an emphasis on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Jess uses her personal experience in recovery and compassion for others to create a safe, non-judgmental and sometimes even fun place for therapy. She believes in addressing the core issues and instilling hope when people are struggling. In her free time, Jess enjoys going on adventures with her husband and daughter, hiking all over Utah with her pup, crocheting, and reading. She also volunteers with the Alzheimer’s Association and leads Caretaker and Early Dementia support groups for the organization.
Jess also has experience working with:
- Abuse
- ADD/ADHD
- Addictions
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Management Problems/ Reactivity
- Family Counseling
- Grief and Loss
- LGBTQ+ Safe
- Marriage Counseling
- Parenting Courses
- Personality Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship and Communication Problems
- Religious Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Social/Anxiety Disorders
- Spirituality Issues
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
