Jessica Skinner

Evidence-informed therapy with practical focus

LCSW Texas

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Jessica

Jessica Skinner is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 15 years of experience. She trained in social welfare at the University of California at Berkeley and earned a master’s degree in social work from Columbia University.

Background and approach

Since becoming licensed in Texas in 2006 (TX LCSW 42476), she has built a practice grounded in evidence-informed strategies and an emphasis on individualized care. Her work blends cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused and psychodynamic perspectives to help clients address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, mood concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, and a wide range of other challenges.

Jessica frames therapy as a collaborative process, helping people identify patterns, develop skills, and pursue meaningful change while attending to cultural and contextual factors. She offers services in English and Spanish and adapts her style to each person’s needs, guiding clients toward practical coping, clearer insight, and greater resilience.

Jessica views mental health as integral to overall wellbeing and encourages people to seek support without shame. Her approach emphasizes respect, practical tools, and steady progress tailored to individual goals and life circumstances.

Approach-driven online therapy that fits your life

Jessica often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing stress. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help people set goals, recognize strengths, and build short-term strategies for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals, explore what methods feel most useful, and adjust techniques over time so the work aligns with each person’s needs and preferences. That collaborative stance helps tailor sessions whether someone is seeking coping tools, insight, or a mix of both.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow for consistent contact between sessions when needed, and support different communication styles so clients can participate in ways that feel most comfortable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, mood disorders, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and parenting challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style combines practical skill-building with reflective exploration, often using cognitive behavioral techniques alongside solution-focused and psychodynamic elements to meet each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked as a psychotherapist since 2008, bringing long-term practice to her work with diverse concerns.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Texas with license number TX LCSW 42476 and provides services while based in Texas.

Does she offer services in languages other than English?

Yes, she conducts therapy in both English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesCommitment issuesControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Social anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish