Jessica Bessette, LCSW

Jessica is a licensed clinical social worker who can work with a range of diagnostic profiles. She started her career in an in-home setting with children who were in the foster care system. Jessica worked closely with the Department of Children and Families, foster parents, and biological parents to ensure the safety and emotional well-being of the children she worked with. During this time, the focus of her work was largely on trauma and reactive attachment. Jessica then transitioned to inpatient work, focusing on acute issues, solutions, and safety. Jessica enjoyed the fast pace of the hospital setting and the time-sensitive work that it required.

Her commitment to a strength-based and humanistic approach highlights her belief in the potential of each individual she works with. She tailors her interventions to suit the unique needs of her clients, recognizing that therapy is a personalized journey and it is not a one-size-fits-all all.

Jess is a versatile clinician who can move seamlessly through traditional approaches to treatment such as CBT, DBT and whatever to a relational approach that’s built on trust and respect. Jessica prides herself on viewing therapy through a teamwork lens. She believes that success stems from the therapist and client working together to identify the issues and come up with solutions. Jessica finds it of utmost importance that the first few sessions are utilized to build rapport, get to know one another, and identify what areas to focus on in therapy. She believes in the goodness of fit and in order for the therapeutic work to grow, there must be a level of trust along with a general fondness of the therapist. She finds fulfillment in helping others achieve their peak potential and brings high energy and creativity to her work.

Outside of her professional life, Jessica is dedicated to her well-being through activities like working out and spending time with her family. She works to have a balanced approach to life and brings this to her practice.