- Mindfulness-based
- Goal-oriented
- Compassionate listening
About Jessica
Jessica Haywood is a licensed clinical social worker in California with 16 years of experience. She focuses on grief, low self-esteem, career struggles, depression, and coping with life changes. Jessica frames the work as a partnership and supports people who want clearer direction and more resilience in daily life.
Jessica uses a practical, down-to-earth style. She listens first and helps people notice strengths they already have. Sessions often involve straightforward tactics for managing mood, improving communication, and handling hard transitions.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from The Florida State University College of Social Work, earned in 2000, and many years offering clinical care in community and clinical settings. That experience informs an approach rooted in problem-solving and steady support.
Therapeutic tools commonly used include mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. Jessica also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help people set achievable goals and take steps toward them.
People who do best with her approach tend to want clear strategies and small, manageable changes. She prefers to do an initial session by video or audio, and offers flexible appointment times to fit schedules. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.
Jessica uses a practical, down-to-earth style. She listens first and helps people notice strengths they already have. Sessions often involve straightforward tactics for managing mood, improving communication, and handling hard transitions.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from The Florida State University College of Social Work, earned in 2000, and many years offering clinical care in community and clinical settings. That experience informs an approach rooted in problem-solving and steady support.
Therapeutic tools commonly used include mindfulness practices, cognitive behavioral techniques, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. Jessica also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused strategies to help people set achievable goals and take steps toward them.
People who do best with her approach tend to want clear strategies and small, manageable changes. She prefers to do an initial session by video or audio, and offers flexible appointment times to fit schedules. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.