Jessica Lemer

Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges

LMFT Minnesota

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jessica

Jessica Lemer is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Minnesota with 14 years of clinical experience. She grounds her work in client-centered care and a commitment to social justice and equality, guiding conversations toward practical understanding and emotional clarity.

Background and approach

Her practice addresses stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse, along with a range of related issues such as attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges. Jessica aims to create an open environment where clients can express thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment.

She integrates evidence-informed methods to help people explore patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen communication in relationships. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and she recognizes that step as meaningful; her approach emphasizes collaboration, respect, and paced progress suited to each person’s needs.

Sessions are offered through several online formats to support access for people living in Minnesota and able to work in English.

Online approaches that meet you where you are

Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT is often useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and practical problem solving. She also works from a client-centered perspective, focusing on understanding each person’s experience, offering empathy, and building a collaborative relationship that supports self-directed growth.

The right approach often emerges through collaboration. Jessica will work with clients to clarify goals and preferences and may blend methods such as CBT, client-centered techniques, or emotionally focused strategies to match the needs presented in sessions. This collaborative exploration helps determine which interventions feel most helpful and sustainable over time.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for people with varied schedules and life demands. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care when in-person visits are difficult and support ongoing work on coping skills, communication, and emotion regulation from wherever the client is located in Minnesota.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica work with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflicts, and trauma and abuse, plus related areas like attachment issues, caregiver stress, and chronic illness challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining practical skill-building with an emphasis on respect and social justice values.

How much experience does she bring?

Jessica has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional, relational, and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and practice location?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the credential MN LMFT 3958 and practices in Minnesota.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are provided in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English