- Practical coping skills
- Focus on sleep and rest
- Strengths based
About Jessica
Jessica Van Horn is a clinical social worker licensed in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and problems with sleep. She also supports those facing addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the strain of parenting and life changes.
Jessica approaches work by treating each person as the expert on their own life. She looks for strengths a person already has and builds on them. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and honest conversation. Jessica aims to make room for small, manageable changes that add up over time.
Her background includes helping people with body image, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and family of origin issues. She has also supported clients through divorce, adoption and foster care related concerns, and domestic violence effects. Her practice pays attention to how these issues affect daily routines and sleep patterns.
Jessica values collaboration and direct communication. She encourages people to set goals they can measure and to try methods that fit their schedules. Progress is tracked in simple ways so people can see what helps and what needs adjusting.
People who choose Jessica can expect a straightforward, supportive approach that focuses on coping strategies, improving sleep and rest where relevant, and practical problem solving. She works in English and practices in Michigan as an LMSW.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in this practice focus on practical skills and goal-setting. One common approach teaches concrete coping skills for managing anxiety, stress, and sleep disruption, such as breath work, activity scheduling, and stepwise behavior changes. These tools help people reduce nighttime rumination and rebuild healthier sleep habits.Another frequently used approach centers on problem-solving and motivation. This involves setting small, achievable goals, tracking what works, and adjusting plans when obstacles appear. That approach is helpful for substance use challenges, low mood, and the everyday tasks that support better rest.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their situation, goals, and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something does not help, they will adjust course together rather than insisting on one fixed plan.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. These practical benefits help people keep consistent appointments and practice new habits between meetings.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Jessica helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, addictions, and sleep-related concerns. She also supports work on relationships, parenting strain, body image, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Sessions emphasize practical steps and collaboration. The therapist highlights a person's existing strengths and works on measurable, doable changes.
What is the clinician's background and experience?
The therapist is licensed in Michigan and has eight years of professional experience supporting people with mood, stress, addiction, and sleep issues.
What credential and location should I expect?
The clinician holds an LMSW and practices in Michigan.
In which languages can I speak with the therapist?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with this therapist from another country?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are for those located where the therapist is licensed.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.