"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are"
- Carl Jung
Navigating the challenges of life can be incredibly demanding, and I wholeheartedly recognize the courage and vulnerability it takes to reach out for help. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of sitting with truly remarkable humans who come into my office and let down their guard to share their authentic emotions and experiences.
Many of the individuals who come to me are exceptionally hard working and accomplished in various aspects of their life and often they look like they have it all together on the outside. However, despite their outward appearances, they grapple with a profound sense of being misunderstood in their emotional struggles, coping difficulties, and the heavy burden of memories that make them feel inadequate. For some, years of relentless striving have led them to a point where they can no longer "numb" or "avoid" their emotions. They desire a life that is truly worth living, to feel a profound sense of self-worth, and to create space for slowing down and experiencing a genuine sense of who they are and who they want to become.
While my primary therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, I am well-versed in a diverse range of therapeutic methods, allowing me to uniquely serve those who come to see me. My commitment is to fully understand you and your complete story, not just fragments of your experience. I collaborate with my clients to help them find meaningful change and help them create a fulfilling life where they feel deeply connected, truly understood, and genuinely worthy.
Services
I have experience working with adults, adolescents, and children and currently provide individual therapy (ages 8 and up), as well as couples counseling.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, postpartum challenges, grief, ADHD, self-esteem concerns, and relationship issues, including infertility and infidelity. My practice is inclusive and affirming, and I have experience supporting clients from diverse racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQ+ community. I also support individuals recovering from trauma, including sexual assault, domestic violence, and religious trauma.
In addition, I have a deep understanding of individuals who identify with Schizoid personality dynamics as described in the Psychodynamic Diagnostic Manual (PDM) and appreciate their need for a specialized and individual approach that respects their emotional detachment and introspective tendencies. My therapy style works to create a therapeutic space where they can explore their inner world at their own pace.
My Approach
While my primary therapeutic approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, I am well-versed in a diverse range of therapeutic methods, allowing me to uniquely serve those who come to see me. My commitment is to fully understand you and your complete story, not just fragments of your experience. I collaborate with my patients to help them find meaningful change and help them create a fulfilling life where they feel deeply connected, truly understood, and genuinely worthy.
About Jessica Stoops, MA, LPC (she/her):
Since 2015, I have had the privilege of helping individuals dealing with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum, grief and loss, relationship issues (including infidelity), ADHD, self-worth, and more. I often help individuals gain a deeper understanding of themselves and find meaningful change and clarity in their life and relationships. My goal is to help you find authentic change and to help you better understand your true self.
As Dr. Roy Barness says, "Someone once asked me why we [therapists] do this for a living. Because to us, to do anything else would not be living. For who else is granted the sacred gift of tending to another person’s tattered and broken soul? Who else is called as witness to discover the depth and beauty of a person, when they or others can no longer see? Who else is called to listen to all that has been left unsaid, seeking voice? Who else is called to become entangled in the story so that a new story can be written? And who else discovers their own soul, when they have touched the soul of another? Why do we do this for a living? How can we not?"
I consider it an honor to stand alongside such exceptional individuals on their journey, and I hope to meet you and learn more about who you truly are.