WALNUT CREEK & THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA

Relationships
worth staying in.
Lives worth wanting.

Before it breaks. After it bends. There's a way through.

There's a growing distance between the life you have and the one you actually want. The ache of being loved yet feeling lonely. The exhaustion of keeping everything afloat. The confusion of not recognizing the person looking back at you in the mirror or beside you in the bedroom. Something needs to change.

You're in the right place.

I'm Jessica, and I'd love to help.

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For Couples

"Is my relationship healthy?"

"Why do I feel so lonely in my marriage?"

"How often do married couples have sex?"

"What counts as emotional cheating?"

"How to save my marriage"

Whatever brought you here, you're in the right place. You don't have to answer these alone.

COUPLES THERAPY

For Individuals

“Coping skills for anxiety”

"How to not yell at my kids"

"What are intrusive thoughts?"

"Symptoms of postpartum depression"

"Is it normal to worry about everything?"

However you landed here, you're in the right place. You don't have to carry this alone.

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY

PERINATAL & PARENT SUPPORT

Therapy with a point of view

I've spent over 20 years in my field figuring out the kind of therapist I want to be and who I want to work with. I blend my clinical training with authenticity and intention, but here's what I know matters most: whether you feel connected and comfortable in the room with me.

The research backs this up. The single best predictor of success in therapy isn't the modality or the technique. It's the rapport between you and your therapist. Everything else is built on that.

I value frameworks and tools with the same reverence as compassion and laughter and I'm always evolving.

I believe in therapy's power as both a preventative and a curative intervention for our well-being. I truly love what I do, and I'm looking forward to meeting you.

MORE ABOUT JESSICA

MORE ABOUT MY APPROACH

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Where I can help

Couples & Relationships

The patterns that keep repeating. The conversations you've been avoiding. The slow drift from partners to roommates. I work with couples at every stage, whether you're preparing for marriage, rebuilding after a rupture, or trying to figure out if you still belong together.

Premarital counseling · Communication & conflict · Intimacy & desire · Parenting as partners · Discernment counseling · Queer-affirming

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Parenthood & Perinatal Mental Health

The transition to parenthood changes everything and almost no one is adequately prepared for it. I work with expectant and new parents navigating the identity shift, the relationship strain, the anxiety, and the grief of a life that looks completely different than it did before.

Postpartum anxiety & depression · Perinatal OCD · Pregnancy & fertility stress · Identity loss in parenthood · Co-parenting · Parental burnout

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Identity, Anxiety & Life Transitions

The perfectionist. The people-pleaser. The one with imposter syndrome who somehow convinced everyone else they have it together. I work with people who are navigating the gap between who they appear to be and who they actually feel like on the inside.

Anxiety & overwhelm · Identity & self-worth · Life transitions · Perfectionism · People-pleasing · Imposter syndrome · Burnout

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  • "Jessica is an excellent therapist who truly cares for her clients. She is warm, collaborative, and knowledgeable. She gives helpful feedback and holds space beautifully. If you are a parent, or going through a life transition, I highly recommend her."

    Jessica Lynn Vickers, LMFT, PMH-C

  • "We almost didn't come. I really didn't think talking about it more was going to help and went more as a last ditch effort. Jessica was really easy to work with. I was surprised how helpful it was. We are really grateful we didn't give up.

    Clients, ages 43 and 45, Bay Area

  • "Jessica is such a wealth of knowledge when it comes to helping navigate parenthood. relationships and life transitions. I love her approach to therapy and her sense of humor is unmatched."

    Arielle Pinkston, MA, LMFT

  • "Jessica is amazing! She really helped me get through a tough time with my anxiety and stress at work. I felt like I wasn’t where I was supposed to be in life. Like I didn’t know what I was doing. With her support, I made some changes that made a huge difference. I’m so grateful to her."

    Client, age 31, Los Angeles

  • "Jessica is an amazing therapist who shows a depth of knowledge in connecting to parents and individuals who are struggling. She adds humor to her extensive clinical skills which provides a supportive and empathetic space for clients."

    Kelsey Wood, MS, LMFT

  • "I've had a great experience with Jessica. She's kind, supportive, and really knows her stuff. She helped my husband and me navigate some tough times in our relationship. With her help we were finally able to talk to each other about what we needed without it turning into a big fight. Huge help."

    Clients, ages 41 and 42, Southern California

  • "Jessica is a remarkable therapist and person! Her experience, education, & therapeutic style all help her get to core issues and help her clients effectively. She is deeply compassionate, & non-judgmental. I give her my absolute highest endorsement!"

    Kate Singer, MS, LMFT, LPCC

  • "Jessica has been a lifesaver. Her support and guidance with my anxiety and ADHD has been incredible. I always leave our sessions feeling more at ease. We get stuff done during sessions I’ve been putting off forever. I appreciate the accountability."

    Client, age 25, Southern California

  • "Jessica is a therapist dedicated to helping parents and couples navigate the challenging journey of parenthood. She is also amazing at educating and inspiring the greater parent community in caring for their mental health and relationships through her content on online platforms. She does so with wit and humor. If you're looking for a therapist who gets it, look no further!"

    Natalie Moore, MA, LMFT

  • "We’re so grateful for Jessica's help. It was important to me and my partner to see someone who had experience with the queer community. We felt completely understood, accepted, and supported. She's very sex-positive and we could open up about anything. Nothing was off limits or felt uncomfortable. We highly recommend her."

    Clients, ages 29 and 30, Bay Area

  • "Jessica's kind, thoughtful, and insightful style supports clients in a way that is both caring and growth oriented. She works very well with all ages, does amazing work with individuals and couples. She is highly recommended!"

    Dan Main, LMFT

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