Jessica Van Horn, LMSW
Helping parents and individuals build everyday coping skills
Book with Jessica- Years in practice
- 8
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Jessica
Jessica Van Horn is a licensed social worker in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation. Jessica treats concerns related to relationships, intimacy, sleep, and parenting in straightforward, practical ways.
She begins by listening to each person's story and figuring out what practical changes will help most. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that build confidence.
Background and approach
Jessica emphasizes strengths people already have and uses those strengths to move forward. Her approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. She talks things through, helps people learn new ways to handle stress, and supports healthier habits for sleep and daily routines.
She also works with issues connected to family of origin, adoption and foster care, and body image concerns. Clients can expect a calm and steady style that stays focused on what matters now. Jessica pays attention to how life events like loss, separation, or chronic illness affect everyday functioning.
She encourages practical strategies for coping and improving relationships with others. Jessica holds the Licensed Master Social Worker credential, LMSW. She practices in Michigan and provides services in English.
Her work centers on helping people take realistic steps toward a more manageable and satisfying life.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches that guide online sessions
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and coping. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve sleep. It involves identifying small routines and habits to change and practicing them between sessions to see steady improvement.Another approach centers on processing grief and loss by creating space to tell the story and learn ways to manage strong emotions. This helps people regain daily functioning and reconnect with meaningful activities. A third technique focuses on strengthening self-esteem and motivation by identifying strengths and setting realistic, achievable goals to increase confidence.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to decide what methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts strategies over time based on what helps most and what feels doable for the individual.
Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and teaching skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can suit quick updates, brief check-ins, or ongoing support between appointments. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life demands.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleep issues, and parenting concerns. Relationship and intimacy-related issues are also part of her focus.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, step-by-step plans, and drawing on a person's existing strengths.
What is her professional background?
Jessica has eight years of professional experience working with people facing stress, addiction, grief, and motivation challenges. She emphasizes support and empowerment in her work.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Jessica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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