About Jessica
Jessica Saxton is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, and addictive behaviors. Jessica also supports those facing grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to address day-to-day problems. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thoughts and build small, realistic habits that make life easier.
How Jessica works
Jessica adapts conversation and goals to what each person needs. She listens for what matters most, then works with the client to set clear, achievable steps. Expect a blend of gentle reflection and concrete tools you can use between sessions.
She also helps people dealing with caregiving stress, chronic illness and pain, end-of-life concerns, and the emotional impact of serious medical conditions. Career stress, midlife shifts, and questions about life purpose are common topics she addresses. Therapy can include short-term, goal-focused work or longer-term support depending on the issue.
Sessions are offered in English and are available remotely through multiple formats to fit different schedules and needs.
Jessica lists 4 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.
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Cancer
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How Jessica uses CBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques online
Jessica uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that lead to unhelpful behaviors. In simple terms, CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and then tests small changes to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.Mindfulness Therapy is used to build awareness of the present moment and reduce reactivity. It teaches short practices to calm the mind and respond more clearly to stress, grief, or overwhelming emotions.
Motivational Interviewing focuses on what matters to the person and on increasing motivation for change. It uses open questions and reflection to identify goals and strengthen commitment to small, realistic steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging offer short check-ins and flexible ways to stay connected between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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