Jessica Skinner, LCSW - Therapist in Texas

About Jessica

Jessica Skinner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has practiced psychotherapy for 15 years. She trained in social welfare and social work and has been licensed in Texas since 2006. Jessica combines practical therapy methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and other concerns listed in her specialties.

Her work is straightforward and focused on what matters to each person. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify unhelpful patterns and build concrete skills.

Background and approach

She also draws on psychodynamic ideas when it helps to understand long-standing feelings or repeating patterns. Sessions center on the client's goals and what feels doable day to day. Jessica aims to make therapy a collaborative space where small changes add up.

She pays attention to the cultural and life context people bring to sessions. Her background includes a bachelor’s degree in social welfare from the University of California at Berkeley and a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University. She has held her Texas LCSW license, TX LCSW 42476, since 2006 and has offered clinical services since 2008.

Jessica offers services in both English and Spanish and provides a range of session formats. She approaches care without judgment and encourages people to seek help for concerns like parenting challenges, grief, relationship stresses, or work-related burnout.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help people clarify their goals and feel understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful habits. Psychodynamic Therapy helps uncover patterns that developed over time and how they affect current relationships and emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, while phone sessions can be a simpler option when video isn't possible. Live chat and text-based messaging provide flexibility for short check-ins or when writing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain momentum between sessions.

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.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Exploring how earlier relationships and patterns still shape the present, often over a longer stretch of time. It relies on conversation and reflection rather than exercises.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, mood concerns, and related topics listed in her specialties.

What is her therapy style like?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She blends client-centered listening with CBT and solution-focused techniques to set goals and build skills.

How long has she practiced?

Jessica has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked as a psychotherapist since 2008.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, TX LCSW 42476, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the US work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How are costs handled and how do I begin?

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

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Experience: 15 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English, Spanish

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