Jessica C. McDonough

For over eight years, I have worked in both inpatient psych and outpatient BH settings with people from various backgrounds and dynamic situations. Now, I am a licensed professional counselor and art therapist, certified in administration of the mandala assessment research instrument (MARI) and trained in eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). By utilizing techniques in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), I combine logic, intuition, creativity, and empathy to reflect my unique approach, based in humanism, holism, and existentialism, and assist with achievement of therapeutic goals. The majority of my clients come to me to work through challenges with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, life transitions, and social isolation. In my practice, I embrace diversity and strive to provide the best possible care for every one of my clients. I help with challenges such as developing behavioral and emotional self-awareness, learning, and implementing adaptive responses to stressors, building effective interpersonal skills, establishing healthy expectations and boundaries, and instilling a sense of empowerment and resilience.