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Online therapist

Jess Auch

Compassionate social worker for life transitions

Credentials
LMSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jess

Jess Auch is a licensed social worker in Michigan with nine years of professional experience. She focuses on practical help for relationship struggles, grief and loss, parenting questions, self-esteem, and managing big life changes. Jess speaks English and works with people from different places, including international clients.

She treats others with respect and compassion and aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone reaching out. Her style is straightforward and adaptable.

Background and approach

She shapes conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings, and on building confidence to handle emotional moments. Jess listens for what matters most to the client and adjusts pacing and goals accordingly.

Over nine years she has supported people facing shifting roles, motivation problems, and communication difficulties. She also helps with forgiveness work and exploring life purpose when those topics come up. Her Michigan license is LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she brings that clinical background to her practice.

When someone starts therapy with Jess, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling that fits their calendar. She aims to make the work feel relevant and doable so people can notice small changes over time. Her approach is rooted in evidence-based techniques and in treating each person as an individual.

Jess emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Jess draws on evidence-based techniques that focus on clear skills and real-life changes. One common approach she uses teaches communication skills and practical strategies to reduce conflict and improve understanding in relationships. This helps when conversations feel stuck or when people want better day-to-day interactions.

Another approach centers on coping with grief and loss through gradual processing and routine-building. That work combines emotional expression with small behavioral steps to help people regain steadier rhythms after a loss or major change.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jess works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time based on what is helpful and what feels manageable for the client.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for this work. Video calls let therapists and clients see and respond to nonverbal cues, while phone sessions provide a simpler option when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for brief check-ins and flexible support between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and maintain continuity when schedules shift.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jess address?
She helps with relationship issues, grief and loss, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, and life purpose when relevant.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a straightforward, adaptable style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. Conversations and plans are tailored to each person’s needs and paced to feel doable.
How much experience does she have?
Jess has nine years of professional work experience supporting people through transitions, motivation issues, and emotional challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801098206.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for different schedules.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

  • Relationship issues
  • Grief
  • Parenting issues
Experience
9 years
Licensed
Michigan
Languages
English

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