(she/her/hers)

Jess is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a focus on emotional regulation, trauma, and performance-related stress.

She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Cleveland State University and brings a structured, skills-based approach to therapy grounded in both clinical training and real-world experience.

Jess is particularly known for her strong foundation in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), helping clients build practical skills for managing emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and navigating difficult situations more effectively. She also has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an evidence-based therapy used to process and reduce the impact of distressing or overwhelming experiences.

With a background in competitive sports, Jess brings a unique understanding of the pressures that can come with high performance, including perfectionism, identity challenges, burnout, and the mental demands of competition. She enjoys working with athletes and high-achieving individuals to build resilience, confidence, and balance both on and off the field.

Jess has experience supporting clients who are:

– Struggling with emotional regulation, overwhelm, or reactivity
– Navigating anxiety, stress, or burnout
– Processing trauma and its ongoing impact
– Managing perfectionism or performance pressure
– Working through challenges related to identity, relationships, or life transitions

She works with children, teens, and adults, adapting her approach developmentally while maintaining a consistent focus on building insight, skills, and meaningful change. Jess values creating a space that is both supportive and structured, where clients feel understood while also gaining tools they can use in their daily lives.

Outside of the office, Jess enjoys staying active and spending time with her cat.

Jess is under the supervision of Halle Schelb, LPCC-S E.2303535-SUPV.

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