Hi! I’m Jessica Christmann, LCMHC
Let me share how I may be different than other therapists:
Firstly, I’m a therapist because therapy helped me heal from the invisible wounds of trauma. I have both lived experience and professional experience of how therapy can change us for the better.
I am the passenger and YOU are the driver on your healing journey. We got at whatever pace feels most comfortable for you.
I will NOT tell you how you should or shouldn’t be doing. Life is hard enough on it’s own, who wants to feel judged for how they show up in it?
I use humor, the occasional music and movie references, and try my best to deliver the hard truth with tact and empathy.
I am open to feedback. Share with me what’s working/not working and I can adjust. I love to train my mental flexibility muscle!
Education & Training
EDUCATION & LICENSE:
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor | North Carolina #13188 | 2017
Duquesne University, MSEd in Clinical Mental Health Counseling | 2013
TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS:
Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
Gottman Method Level II
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders
Cognitive Processing Therapy
Skills Training in Affect & Interpersonal Regulation (STAIR)
Imagery Rehearsal Therapy (IRT)
About Me
Since you landed on this page, I take it you want to know a little bit more about me. I know how to hold space for difficult emotions while also cracking a joke to lighten the mood. My clients want a therapist who is more real than clinical, but I make sure to balance both.
I provide my clients tools on how to navigate the chronic people-pleasing, the burnout, the high-functioning anxiety, and the inner critic.
My professional experience is anchored in my role at the Department of Veteran Affairs, where I provided individual, couples, and group therapy for veterans grappling with PTSD, substance use disorders, and relationship-related distress. I have gained a solid foundation in evidence-based practices to treat clinical mental health disorders and couples issues. I have witnessed remarkable transformations, empowering my clients to reclaim their narratives and foster resilience.