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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jessica
LICSW in the District of Columbia with 14 years of experience, Jessica Canty focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career concerns, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, parenting, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing in her work. Jessica practices in English and does not take international clients.
Jessica works with individuals facing difficult transitions at home and at work. She helps people manage symptoms of depression and anxiety and addresses the effects of trauma and grief. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, workplace stress, and questions about life purpose.
Her sessions emphasize clear, practical steps alongside reflection. She draws on CBT to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and on ACT to clarify values and committed actions. Mindfulness techniques are offered to reduce reactivity and expand present-moment awareness.
Jessica also uses client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to help people feel heard and to build momentum toward goals. She treats topics such as body image, self-love, guilt and shame, and issues arising from blended families or alternative sexual cultures like BDSM and kink.
Her approach attends to culturally influenced stressors, including experiences of prejudice and discrimination. For parents and caregivers she addresses parenting strain, fatherhood issues, and blended family challenges. She works with people processing domestic violence, divorce and separation, and post-traumatic stress.
Practical next steps are simple: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location.
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How Jessica applies ACT, CBT and client-centered work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clients notice what matters to them and take small actions consistent with those values. In practice this looks like clarifying priorities, naming obstacles, and testing short experiments outside sessions for issues such as anxiety, avoidance, or life-direction questions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that contribute to distress. Sessions include checking specific thoughts, structuring problem-solving, and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry or low mood.
Client-Centered Therapy centers on attentive listening and reflection. The therapist uses that stance to help people feel heard while they decide on next steps for issues like grief, relationship strain, or identity concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences and adjust strategies as progress unfolds. This happens through conversation and short practical exercises tailored to the client's situation.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. Sessions are arranged using the site's scheduling flow, so check the options when completing the matching questionnaire. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into work breaks or caregiving schedules, and some formats require less bandwidth or a shorter check-in when time is limited.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, career and workplace problems, compassion fatigue, and life changes.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with individuals on trauma, grief, workplace concerns, and related issues.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) licensed in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Session cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.