Jessica Van Horn, LMSW

Jessica Van Horn is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan. She has eight years of professional experience and helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. Jessica approaches each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on practical steps forward.

Jessica aims to offer straightforward support and encouragement. She listens for strengths clients already use and builds on those. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and on small, usable strategies to make daily life feel more manageable.

Her work covers relationship and intimacy concerns, family and communication problems, parenting stress, and issues tied to adoption, abandonment, and family of origin. Jessica also addresses chronic pain, illness, disordered eating, substance use, and co-occurring challenges where multiple issues interact.

Sessions tend to emphasize clear goals, coping skills, and steady progress rather than vague theory. Jessica helps people practice new ways of responding to old patterns and checks in about what is and isn’t working. The tone is supportive and focused on real-life changes.

People looking for help with sleep problems, commitment concerns, codependency, or recovery from domestic violence and divorce will find relevant experience here. Jessica works in English and does not take international clients. To begin, prospective clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule according to availability.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Many clients benefit from concrete, evidence-based strategies that focus on skills and behavior change. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills for anxiety and stress through short exercises, breathing work, and structured check-ins to measure progress. This approach helps people manage symptoms day to day and notice what improves over time.

Another helpful technique focuses on working through loss, grief, and trauma by creating a steady plan for processing difficult feelings while pacing the work to avoid overwhelm. This method aims to help people regain routine and meaning while honoring their experience.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what's felt most helpful so far. Together they try methods for a few sessions and adjust based on what fits and what gives real relief.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help maintain continuity of care during life changes while keeping the focus on practical skills and steady progress.