Jessica uses a positive, whole-person approach to help her clients live well and thrive.  While her work is rooted in human development, psychology, neurobiology, and contemporary research, she is known for her sensitive, down-to-earth approach and her ability to create a comfortable, safe environment where clients can explore and grow.  

Jessica is the Owner & Clinical Director of Coast Therapy Associates, Inc. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and a Registered Art Therapist (AT-R).  Jessica holds a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy.  In addition to more than a decade providing therapy in private practice, she has over 20 years experience working with children, teens, and adults in community health and education, including the Health Services Division of the Community Action Partnership, Transitions - Mental Health Association, Contra Costa County Health Department, the Central Coast Autism Spectrum Center, San Luis Coastal School District, Cuesta College, the Northern San Luis Obispo County children's medical therapy units, and a collaborative adolescent health program with the California Family Health Council and UCSF’s Institute for Health Policy Studies.  In addition to her private practice counseling and art therapy work, Jessica offers clinical supervision and consultation for associate therapists.

When she’s not at the office, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and pups, exploring new places, visiting forests and beaches, taking dance classes, listening to music, and getting cozy with a good book.