Jessica Gerson , LICSW, LCSW

Jessica Gerson is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 12 years of psychotherapy experience to her work with children, adolescents, and adults. She holds LICSW and LCSW clinical social work licenses in Massachusetts and Louisiana and combines professional training with personal insight, having navigated anxiety and depression herself. That combination shapes a compassionate, pragmatic approach that honors each person’s courage in seeking help.

Jessica focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family difficulties, sexual and gender identity issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy and body-image concerns, and coping with life transitions or chronic illness. She emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change, working collaboratively to understand each client’s history, strengths, and values before selecting interventions that fit that individual.

Her practice blends evidence-based skills training with attuned, client-centered listening so clients build a practical toolbox for managing current problems and future challenges. Jessica aims to be a supportive partner in change, helping clients set realistic goals, practice new strategies, and develop lasting resilience for meeting life’s demands.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to meet a range of concerns. ACT helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility so they can act toward meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is often helpful for anxiety, life transitions, and chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client’s own capacity for growth - this approach suits people seeking exploration, validation, and a collaborative stance. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through concrete skills and practice, making it useful for depression, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time based on what proves most helpful. The aim is a tailored plan that combines empathy with practical tools.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to attend sessions from home or another convenient setting, accommodate varied schedules, and make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy or transitional periods.