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Jessica Messersmith-Miller

Hopeful, practical therapy for real-life challenges

LISW Ohio

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Messersmith-Miller uses evidence-informed approaches to help clients address practical problems and emotional pain.

Background and approach

As an LISW practicing in Ohio with 16 years of experience, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness and client-centered methods to assist people coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Her background includes work across inpatient and outpatient settings, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education, which informs a pragmatic, flexible style focused on clear goals and skill-building. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, tailoring plans to each person's needs and using motivational interviewing and narrative techniques when helpful to explore values, build motivation, and reframe difficult experiences.

Jessica also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar disorder, parenting and family problems, compassion fatigue, and substance use concerns, helping clients develop coping strategies and communication skills. Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, and she supports clients in setting achievable objectives and tracking progress over time.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors; CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and coping with life changes. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard while they explore goals and values. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and stress management skills that can reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation.

Choosing the most effective approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to evaluate needs, preferences, and goals, and together they will adapt methods over time to find the best fit rather than assuming a single path up front.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain momentum between sessions. These options provide flexibility for scheduling, allow continuation of care across locations within the region, and support different communication styles so people can engage in ways that suit them best.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist often address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and related issues such as ADHD and bipolar concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Sessions blend client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques, along with motivational interviewing and narrative elements to support behavior change and meaning-making.
How much clinical experience does she bring?
Jessica has 16 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient care, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education environments.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio with the license identifier OH LISW I.1100029-SUPV and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if English is not my first language?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English