About Jessica
Jessica Herrera is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She writes and speaks plainly in English and Spanish to make therapy feel straightforward and usable. She focuses on everyday problems that pile up - communication breakdowns, social anxiety, low self-esteem, guilt, and shame.
Sessions are aimed at building resilience and clearer thinking. Jessica supports clients who want to improve how they relate to others and to themselves.
Background and approach
Her work draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to structure practical conversations. That means she uses approaches that target thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so clients can try new ways of coping between sessions. The emphasis is on small, concrete steps rather than abstract theory.
Jessica has ten years of experience as a licensed clinician in California. She keeps the room collaborative and direct, inviting people to set goals and track progress. Therapy is a partnership where the client’s needs guide each plan.
Her bilingual ability allows her to switch between English and Spanish during sessions. People who value clear guidance and real-world tools often look for this kind of practical, steady support. Jessica aims to help clients find clearer communication, more self-compassion, and manageable ways to face daily stressors.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with more balanced perspectives to reduce anxiety and low mood. Another approach emphasizes practicing new skills in daily life so communication and relationship habits can change over time.Finding the right method is part of the work. Jessica collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and comfort level. She adjusts the plan as progress is made and invites feedback about what helps most.
Online therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging make brief check-ins and homework support simple to fit into a busy day. These options help people keep therapy consistent when schedules or locations change.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English, Spanish