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Get to Know Jessica Byrd, LCSW
Hi, I'm Jessica! I'm a licensed therapist who specializes in providing LGBTQ+ inclusive, trauma-informed support for concerns related to anxiety, trauma, stress, burnout, self-esteem, body image, and women’s mental health.
I am also extensively trained in treating women's reproductive and sexual health concerns, including sexual dysfunction and dissatisfaction, infertility, perinatal mental health, reproductive trauma, and decisions about whether or not to have children.
My therapeutic approach promotes connection, curiosity, and self-compassion as a pathway towards healing and clarity. I create a collaborative, comfortable therapeutic space where you will feel engaged, supported, and appropriately challenged as you work towards your goals.
My hope for each client that I work with is that they can begin to explore their symptoms with a sense of compassion, and in doing so begin to understand their own stories from a place of strength and empowerment.
My Approach to Therapy
Instead of a "one size fits all" approach, I cater my approaches to your specific circumstances and goals. Some of the practices that may guide our work include the following:
Narrative Therapy
The stories we tell ourselves shape our perceptions of who we are. I work with my clients to shift out of narratives that have kept them disconnected so that they can reclaim their inner wisdom and restore balance to their lives.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR helps individuals work through overwhelming emotions, negative beliefs, and distressing experiences by using rhythmic bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements. This process encourages the brain to reprocess emotional responses in a healthier, more balanced way.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
An understanding that your past experiences will influence the concerns bringing you into therapy. As we identify the impacts of trauma and other distressing experiences, I'll help you build the tools you need to fostering resilience and promoting a sense of safety and well-being.
Compassion-Based Therapy
Disconnection and self-judgement are at the root of many experiences with anxiety, shame, overwhelm, and indecision. My therapeutic approach promotes connection, curiosity, and self-compassion as a pathway towards healing and clarity.
Body Oriented (Somatic) Therapy
I create space for clients to gently reconnect with their bodies and become aware of the experiences that are present there. As we work together, you will learn what it looks like for you to listen to your body and its wisdom.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully engaged in the present moment without judgement. I work with my clients as they learn how to cultivate present-moment awareness and self-compassion through a deeper understanding of their thoughts and emotions.
READY TO GET STARTED?
Your journey to healing and empowerment starts here.
Contact me for a free, 15-minute consultation and get started on your journey today. I look forward to hearing from you!