Specialities:

Life Transitions/Liminal Phases, Building Self-Esteem, Anxiety, Depression, Helping others Build Emotional Intelligence, Helping Parents become Emotional Coaches to their Children, Increasing the use of Healthy Coping Skills, Effective Communication,  Compassion Fatigue, and Building Mental Health is a Lifelong Process.  

ello! My name is Jessi and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Art Therapist.  I graduated from the Master of Arts in Counseling and Art Therapy program at Ursuline College in 2012.  Throughout my career I have gained experience in both individual and group therapy in the following therapeutic settings: schools, homes, virtual, clinical and hospital settings.  

My approach to counseling is eclectic and person centered, I strive to approach others with unconditional positive regard and authenticity. I practice evidence based techniques pulled from the following philosophies: positive psychology, DBT, CBT, ACT, and the belief that engaging in expressive arts can heal us, help us to explore our inner world and generally improve our quality of life. I encourage others to: use art as therapy, to visual journal, to write creatively and to use music to explore their creative practices.  I believe the quote “that change is the only constant in life” and I love to support others through these life adjustments no matter how “big” or “small.”

My areas of interest include: life transitions/liminal phases, building self esteem, anxiety, depression, helping others build emotional intelligence, helping parents become emotional coaches to their children, increasing the use of healthy coping skills, disrupting habits that no longer serve us, effective communication,  compassion fatigue, and acknowledging that understanding emotions and building mental health is a lifelong process.  

My time outside of counseling is best spent with family and friends.  I enjoy playing New York Times puzzles, reading, listening to podcasts, doing yoga, meditating, cooking/baking, taking care of my 2 kids and 2 cats, going to restaurants, seeing live music, and making art.