- Strengths focused
- Skills oriented
- Flexible scheduling
About Jessica
Jessica Haywood is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California. She brings 16 years of experience helping people facing grief, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, and big life transitions. Jessica works from a strengths-based view and sees clients as the experts in their own stories. She aims to offer steady support as people take steps toward change.
Jessica uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. She often focuses on skills for managing difficult emotions, improving motivation, and building confidence. She also helps people adjust to chronic illness or disability and navigate feelings around abandonment, guilt, and forgiveness.
Her approach combines problem-focused strategies with attention to emotions and daily habits. She draws on methods that help identify unhelpful thinking, practice calming skills, and set reachable goals. Sessions typically include checking what’s working, trying new ways of coping, and planning small steps forward.
Jessica prefers to begin with a video or audio meeting for the first session. She offers flexible appointment times to fit into busy schedules. Her background includes a Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University and a California LCSW credential.
People who want a practical, steady therapist often find her style helpful. She aims to help clients feel more capable in daily life and clearer about their next moves. Those curious about how therapy might help are encouraged to start with the brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
Jessica uses straightforward conversation and practical tools in sessions. She often focuses on skills for managing difficult emotions, improving motivation, and building confidence. She also helps people adjust to chronic illness or disability and navigate feelings around abandonment, guilt, and forgiveness.
Her approach combines problem-focused strategies with attention to emotions and daily habits. She draws on methods that help identify unhelpful thinking, practice calming skills, and set reachable goals. Sessions typically include checking what’s working, trying new ways of coping, and planning small steps forward.
Jessica prefers to begin with a video or audio meeting for the first session. She offers flexible appointment times to fit into busy schedules. Her background includes a Master of Social Work degree from Florida State University and a California LCSW credential.
People who want a practical, steady therapist often find her style helpful. She aims to help clients feel more capable in daily life and clearer about their next moves. Those curious about how therapy might help are encouraged to start with the brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.