Jessica Begans is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate their challenges. She understands that many are facing difficulties, whether it's anxiety that compels them to avoid trouble, misunderstandings in relationships, or past traumas that linger. Her therapeutic approach is centered on partnering with clients, focusing on their goals and values to help them discern what truly matters in their lives. Therapy, under Jessica's guidance, becomes a safe haven for healing and personal growth, allowing clients to progress at their own pace. With a belief that suffering can lead to transformation, she works to unlock clients' creative strengths. Utilizing Internal Family Systems, an evidence-supported trauma therapy modality, Jessica facilitates a deeper understanding of the internal conflicts clients may experience. She also employs feminist relational psychodynamic methods to illuminate how individuals navigate their relationships. Jessica's therapy is characterized by warmth, validation, and a playful spirit, welcoming all aspects of clients’ identities and worldviews. She is committed to thoughtful cross-cultural work and has specialized knowledge in LGBTQ issues, young adulthood, family and relational conflicts, grief and loss, trauma recovery, and finding meaning amidst adversity.