Jessica Baes, LCSW

Jessica Baes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who builds practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress and life changes. She holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California and brings four years of clinical experience in California. Jessica focuses on everyday struggles like anxiety, low self-esteem, career stress, and relationship friction.

Her style centers on listening first and helping people use their own strengths. Sessions tend to be collaborative and goal-focused. Jessica helps clients notice small shifts that add up over time and works at a pace that fits each person.

She often uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Motivational interviewing helps when someone needs support finding inner drive or making a change. Jessica also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to keep conversations practical and forward-moving.

Jessica has additional experience supporting people managing caregiver stress and those living with chronic pain, illness, or disability. She also helps with communication problems, workplace strain, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

She does not provide letters, forms, or documentation for legal, medical, or employment purposes, including emotional support animal requests, disability accommodations, or court-related matters. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches for online work and practical change

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects what matters most, and helps people build on their own strengths to handle stress, relationships, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and workplace stress because it breaks problems into clear, actionable steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to choose techniques that fit their goals and preferences. Sessions are adjusted over time if different tools seem more helpful.

Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove the need to be on camera for every visit. These practical benefits often help people stick with therapy and apply what they learn between sessions.