Jessica Otton, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

About Jessica

Jessica Otton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida. She trained at Florida Gulf Coast University, earning both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work. Over nine years she has worked widely in medical social work, hospice care, substance abuse settings, and independent practice.

Jessica aims to make the first step into counseling feel manageable and straightforward for parents and families looking for help. Her background includes hospice work across inpatient, home, and nursing home settings.

Background and approach

She has experience supporting people through grief, end-of-life concerns, chronic illness, and caregiving stress. Jessica has also worked with clients facing addiction, depression, anxiety, life transitions, and family difficulties. In sessions she uses strengths-based methods paired with practical techniques.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness tools are part of her routine. Conversations focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps that fit daily life. Jessica emphasizes a trusting, team-oriented relationship.

She works to create a space where people can speak honestly and set their own goals. Her aim is to help clients identify options and practice changes that feel doable at home. For parents juggling many demands, she offers a direct, supportive approach that balances emotional support with realistic problem solving.

Sessions are geared toward reducing stress, improving family interactions, and finding ways to cope with change and loss.

Therapeutic methods and online care

Jessica often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, concrete steps and what is already working, helping clients move toward clear, short-term goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She approaches treatment collaboratively, listening to your priorities and adjusting methods to fit your needs and preferences. Clients and therapist decide together which tools to use and how to pace progress.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. This flexibility helps parents and caregivers weave therapy into busy lives without extra travel. The mix of synchronous and text options also lets people choose brief check-ins or longer conversations depending on what they need.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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 kinds of concerns does she address?

Areas include stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting, family problems, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar symptoms, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and end-of-life concerns.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a strengths-based style that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy with mindfulness and attachment-informed ideas. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small, practical steps clients can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working in medical social work, hospice settings, substance abuse treatment, and independent practice.

What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Florida, FL LCSW SW12662, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for online sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexibility in how people connect.

How do I begin if I want to work with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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