Jessica Stern, NH Psychologist 937 - Therapist in New Hampshire

About Jessica

Jessica Stern greets families and parents who are juggling stress, parenting challenges, and relationship strain. She writes and talks plainly in sessions so parents know what to try next. Jessica is a New Hampshire licensed psychologist - NH Psychologist 937 - with three decades of experience helping people through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She blends cognitive behavioral techniques with psychodynamic ideas and attachment work to help families change patterns that cause pain.

Background and approach

Jessica also uses mindfulness and EMDR when trauma or intense memories are central to the problem. She has a bi-cultural background and long experience working with Hispanic clients, so she offers services in English and Spanish. Sessions aim to be goal-focused and respectful, with room for humor so the work feels less heavy.

Jessica has supported adults, children, teens, couples, and families with concerns such as parenting struggles, blended family issues, adoption and foster care, immigration-related stress, and communication problems. She also addresses medical-related stress like coping with cancer, and life transitions including midlife concerns and career questions. New clients can expect clear treatment plans made together, with practical steps to try between sessions.

Jessica emphasizes collaboration and straightforward tools so families can see reasonable change over time.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online family work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how relationships form and how early attachment patterns affect current family interactions. Online sessions can look at family roles and communication to help parents and children feel more connected.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces small experiments to shift those patterns. In video or messaging sessions, CBT offers concrete homework and simple tools families can use between meetings to reduce anxiety and improve behavior.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, works with disturbing memories by pairing guided processing with attention exercises. When trauma memories are central, EMDR can be adapted for remote delivery with preparation and careful pacing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will talk with each person or family about goals, preferences, and any practical limits to decide whether attachment work, CBT, EMDR, or a mix makes sense. The plan can change as needs evolve.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy families. Video calls allow face-to-face work from home, phone sessions fit shorter days, and live chat or text messaging can support check-ins and coaching between appointments. These options help make regular, consistent care easier to fit into family life.

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.

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.

EMDR

A structured protocol used with distressing memories, pairing recall with guided attention tasks. Some therapists adapt it for video sessions; whether that fits is worth asking about directly.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting and family problems, and LGBT concerns, among other areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Sessions are practical and goal-focused, combining cognitive behavioral methods, psychodynamic thinking, attachment work, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate.

What is her professional background?

Jessica has 30 years of experience as a clinician and life coach, working with adults, children, teens, couples, and families on a wide range of issues.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She practices in New Hampshire and holds the credential NH Psychologist 937.

Can sessions be done in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish to reflect her bi-lingual, bi-cultural experience.

What formats are available for therapy sessions?

Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 30 years
Licensed: New Hampshire
Languages: English, Spanish

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