Jessica Canty, LICSW - Therapist in District of Columbia

About Jessica

Jessica Canty is a licensed social worker who uses practical, evidence-informed therapy to help people manage stress and major life changes. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and mindfulness practices to offer straightforward tools. Jessica emphasizes clear goals and gentle accountability so clients can try new ways of coping.

She works from the District of Columbia and conducts sessions in English. With 14 years of experience as a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), Jessica focuses on areas such as anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, parenting, and work-related stress.

Background and approach

She also addresses caregiving strain, blended family issues, body image, and workplace challenges. Her approach is adaptable to different personal and cultural backgrounds. In sessions she mixes skills training with open conversation.

That can look like learning short mindfulness exercises, testing a new communication strategy, or creating steps to manage overwhelming feelings. She also uses motivational interviewing to help clients clarify values and make lasting changes. Jessica aims to make therapy feel approachable rather than technical.

Her style balances practical steps with empathic listening so people can build confidence between sessions. For parents and family-focused concerns she offers focused support around roles, boundaries, and stress management. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Sessions are offered through options that include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How evidence-based approaches meet online convenience

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, life transitions, and working toward meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on patterns of thinking and behavior, teaching concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Choices are made collaboratively and can shift as needs change, combining techniques from different methods when helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives. Video calls let the therapist and client work face to face from different locations. Phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide shorter or more frequent check-ins when that fits better. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, family, or caregiving responsibilities, and to practice new skills between sessions.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica address?

She works on stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, workplace stress, and related concerns like body image and caregiver strain.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style combines skills teaching and open conversation, using practical tools from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to meet real-life needs.

What is her professional background?

Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience working with people through life transitions, trauma recovery, and workplace or family stress.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a LICSW - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - licensed in the District of Columbia with license number DC LICSW LC50080432.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are conducted in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 14 years
Licensed: District of Columbia
Languages: English

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