Jessica Lea (she/her)

My Background

I earned my bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Portland. I went on to complete my master's degree in Social Work from Portland State University. During my career, I have worked in a variety of settings: outpatient, inpatient, intensive outpatient, triage, and emergency room. I have led individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy sessions. I have experience working with adolescents, teenagers, adults, and seniors. I often use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and have taught CBT to thousands of patients! During your first session, we'll explore what brought you to therapy. Together we'll come up with a plan to make progress toward achieving your goals and creating the life you want for yourself.

My Approach to Helping

I often help my patients reshape the thought patterns contributing to their anxiety or depression, cope with chronic pain or illness, and navigate conflict with their friends and family. During therapy sessions, I listen empathetically and seek to fully understand each person's struggles and needs. I always strive to support and empower my patients. I have been told that I have an excellent way of looking at complex situations and helping others find solutions. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Collaborative Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness.