About Jessica
Jessica Orndoff is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship and parenting concerns. She also supports people coping with grief, anger, sleep problems, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and challenges linked to career or self-esteem. Jessica practices in Maryland and offers sessions in English.
She keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. Jessica begins by learning where someone is now, then identifies strengths and immediate needs. Together they set clear, achievable goals and focus on steps the person can try between sessions.
How Jessica works
This practical focus helps people handle day-to-day problems and big life changes alike. Her work draws from cognitive behavioral ideas to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior approaches and mindfulness are used to build emotion regulation and present-moment coping.
Trauma-focused methods guide work after abuse or traumatic events, and solution-focused techniques concentrate on what people want to change right away. Jessica has practiced clinical social work for 11 years and holds an MD and an LCSW-C. She combines clinical knowledge with approachable support to help people feel understood while they learn new skills.
Her style is open, nonjudgmental, and practical. Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Jessica lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Jessica works with
The areas below are the ones Jessica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Registers | MD, LCSW-C |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 11 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Maryland |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Jessica frequently uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and day-to-day stress because it focuses on small changes that have a big impact. Dialectical behavior therapy techniques are also part of her work and teach concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can help with anger, relationship strain, and crises that feel overwhelming.Trauma-focused therapy is used when people have experienced abuse or traumatic events. This approach helps process difficult memories and reduce distress linked to triggers while emphasizing safety and pacing. Jessica works collaboratively to figure out which methods fit best for each person. She will discuss options, listen to your goals, and adjust the plan as you go so the approach matches needs and preferences.
Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication styles. Video is close to an in-person visit and works well for skill teaching and deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be simpler when video is not feasible, and text or live chat can suit brief check-ins, skill practice, or people who prefer typed communication. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into daily life.
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