Jessie’s clients describe her as a calm + compassionate therapist who is relaxed in her approach to treatment. She is authentic, genuinely engaged + maintains an attitude of openness by welcoming + valuing differences. She is committed to creating a safe, supportive environment where her clients + their families can heal and grow.Jessie practices mindfulness + somatic awareness in some way within all her sessions but has specialized training in multiple trauma modalities. Specific to children she is certified in DC 0-5, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, + Child Parent Psychotherapy [CPP]. Modalities she utilizes with all ages are Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing [EMDR], Accelerated Resolution Therapy [ART] , + Solution Focused Brief Therapy. She works with clients from the beginning to the end of the lifespan. Special interest in foster care, adoption, trauma, law enforcement, veterans, and other helping professionals. A board approved clinical supervisor; Jessie devotes a portion of her week to supporting pre-licensed clinicians in obtaining independent clinical licensure in the State of Minnesota.
When not at work Jessie enjoys spending time with her family [she’s got FIVE kids], enjoying the outdoors [mostly being on the water], reading a good book [probably several at one time] or playing with her pups [two adorbs Cavalier King Charles Spaniels + an English Cream Golden Retriever] + snuggling her kitty [he’s a Ragdoll].
