CLINICAL INTERN
Pronouns: She/Her
“"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are” - Carl Jung
I was drawn to the profession of counseling through my own therapeutic work, where I witnessed the power of bringing awareness, understanding, and compassion towards ourselves. Therapy is not about changing your circumstances, or even always about changing your natural reactions. It is about becoming aware of those reactions, aware of what influenced those reactions, and being compassionate as you work towards greater understanding of yourself and the others around you.
I work with individuals of all ages, couples, and families, and approach all clients through a systemic lens, meaning that I view our work as continually being influenced by the people in our lives and our family systems. I draw from narrative, existential, solution focused, and transgenerational family therapy modalities. I hold space for all of the reasons someone may want to seek therapy, including grief, loss, and life transitions.
My work is grounded in a person-centered, strength-based approach. I want clients to feel seen, heard, and supported. I have a deep respect for the effort that it can take to make your way to a therapy session, and I want to give everyone the permission to be fully themselves for our time together, with the hope that they carry that into the rest of their lives.
I received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Communication from Western Washington University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington with the hope to make a large scale impact on our world. The pandemic shifted my perspective and I came to realize that the most meaningful impact I could make on our world was at the individual level, working directly with people to help them navigate their lives with more ease. Towards that goal, I am currently working towards a Master of Arts in Couples and Family Therapy at Seattle University, with an expected graduation of June, 2027.
I believe therapy includes being able to develop a deeper understanding of yourself, making room for all parts of your own experience, and finding new ways to move through life and to be able to relate to others. I consider it a privilege to walk alongside clients in this process, and hope our work together helps you move through the world in a way with greater self-compassion and clarity in your needs.
Jessica is a bachelor's level marriage and family therapy intern at Twin Lakes Counseling. She is supervised by Megan Simmons, LMFT (NPI 1881495356, License LF 60579024).
