SEX & TRAUMA THERAPY IN MINNESOTA & VERMONT

Compassionate therapy that bridges the gap between healing and happiness.

Life doesn’t look or feel like you thought it would.

You’ve been through experiences that have left you questioning who you are, your worth, and your place in the world. The pain, confusion, or guilt you carry can be heavy, but you don’t have to bear it alone. I see your struggles, and I understand how difficult it can be to open up and face them. In our work together, you’ll find a space where you are heard, understood, and supported as you navigate these complex feelings. With patience and compassion, we’ll work together to help you heal, redefine your path, and discover the strength and peace that have always been within you.

  • Things within your relationship(s) have changed from something that felt exciting, fun, and brought connection, but now feels like something is missing.

  • No matter how hard you have tried to out-run the struggles from the past, they continue to catch up to you, leaving you feeling stuck and unable to achieve the life of happiness you crave.

  • Our sexual and romantic identities make up a large, vital, part of who we are as people. Often messages from our families, culture, or religion make who we feel we are confusing or something to be ashamed of. "Am I normal?" is so often the question being grappled with.

Jessica sitting, legs cross, holding her knee with folded hands, warmly smiling.

Hi, I’m Jess.

I believe you deserve relief from the struggles and passion in your life.

As a sex-positive, AASECT certified sex therapist, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore sexual desires and challenges, fostering acceptance and confidence in their sexual selves. Together, we celebrate sexuality as a beautiful and integral part of personal well-being and relationships.

With Brainspotting, I help clients heal from trauma by targeting the brain's natural ability to process and release emotional pain. This technique allows for deep, focused processing, with the possibility of significant emotional and psychological healing. Clients regain peace and tranquility, finding relief from past traumas and reclaiming their lives with renewed clarity and strength.

HOW I CAN HELP

I specialize in therapy for enhancing life.

  • Things that have happened to you (or perhaps didn't happen enough, leaving a sense of abandonment or neglect) in the past making it difficult to overcome the pain and impacting your current life.

    You deserve healing and peace in your life from your past.

    Find out more.

  • Your sexual thoughts, behaviors, or desires have been interfering with your life, relationships, and seem to end up bringing you more discomfort and shame than pleasure.

    You are able to bring back balance to your sexuality.

    Find out how.

  • You are finding ourself wanting intimacy with your partner(s) less and the stress this is bringing you makes you feel broken, defeated, and wondering if something is wrong with you. Or your body is not responding how it used to, leaving you feeling like you're broken or pleasure is the thing of the past.


    You are not broken.

    Find out more.

  • You enjoy things that you are unsure of how to talk about with your partner(s), unsure of where to begin to explore them, or find yourself feeling confused (maybe even a little bit of guilt or shame) on why you even enjoy that, leaving you to wonder what this means about you.


    Your interests are valid and a part of you.

    Find out more.

  • You find yourself sexually or romantically in certain acts or people that seem to go against what is considered "typical." You may not fully understand why, or how you have this attraction, and don't know where to go to talk about this, as if anyone really know what you were thinking, they'd judge you.


    You deserve a safe space to build understanding and compassion.

    Find out more.

  • Things from the past feel as if they are still lingering into our present, blocking the way to intimacy, deepening connections, living authentically, and/or making you feel you have to live a secret life.

    You deserve freedom from the grip of trauma.

    Find out more.

HOW IT WORKS

Life is stressful enough right now. Let me make this part as easy as possible.

  • Check out my bio page to find out more about my therapy style and if, initially, you think I'd be the right fit for you.

  • If you like what you are reading and think I could be a good fit for you, send me a secure note to get your journey officially started.

  • Once your message is received, I will explain the process to set up your file and complete the paperwork in my electronic health records (EHR) system, where you can even request an appointment that works best for you.

    Your journey to healing begins!