- Guilt and shame
- Trauma and abuse
- Adolescents 12 to 17
About Jessica
Jessica Meyer is an Iowa-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with three years of clinical experience. She sees individuals who are carrying stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues, including guilt and shame. Jessica also works with impulse control and process addictions and supports people navigating attachment and communication problems.
She sees adolescents and adults and has particular experience with males ages 12-17 who present with problematic sexual behaviors. Jessica uses a client-centered approach that focuses on clear, direct conversations about sensitive topics. Sessions aim to be straightforward and nonjudgmental so people can talk through what feels heavy.
In practical terms she listens for patterns that keep someone stuck, such as avoidance, control issues, or codependent dynamics. Then she helps people try small, concrete changes to notice different outcomes. Treatment conversations cover how past relationships or trauma shape current feelings of shame or guilt and what to do about them day to day.
Jessica blends evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a calm, conversational style. She explains options plainly and checks in about what is working as therapy progresses. This helps people decide which approaches to keep, adjust, or set aside.
People who choose to work with Jessica start by describing their current struggles and goals. From there she and the client map a short-term plan and review steps for follow-up and growth.
How evidence-based techniques can help online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques often used in this kind of work include approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking patterns and those that focus on behavior and skills practice. For example, cognitive-based methods help people notice and test thoughts that fuel guilt and shame and develop more balanced ways of thinking. Behavioral approaches emphasize small, repeatable actions to reduce avoidance and build confidence in handling difficult situations.Trauma-informed strategies can also be part of the work by helping a person understand how past events affect current reactions and by teaching grounding and regulation skills to manage sudden distress. Each approach aims to give practical tools rather than abstract explanations, and they target common problems such as anxiety, relationship strain, and impulsivity.
Finding the right mix is a collaborative process. The therapist will review goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what feels helpful. That means clients and the therapist decide together which methods to continue or change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten routine check-ins, or avoid travel time. It can also allow for quieter conversations without needing a long commute, depending on the session types offered.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues. Additional focus areas include impulse control, attachment problems, and process addictions.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Her client-centered approach opens a nonjudgmental conversation about guilt and shame and looks at how past relationships or events influence current feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps to try different behaviors and notice effects.
What experience does she bring to these issues?
She has three years of clinical experience and specific work with adolescents and adults, including males ages 12-17 who present with problematic sexual behaviors.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an Iowa LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Iowa.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or countries?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin work with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.