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Jessica Baes

Therapist · California

Jessica Baes, LCSW

Practical therapy for stress and life change

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  • Person-centered support
  • Goal-focused strategies
  • Caregiver stress help

About Jessica

Jessica Baes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, and career challenges. Jessica emphasizes a respectful, person-centered stance and views each client as the expert on their own life.

Jessica aims to make therapy straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, small steps, and real-life strategies that fit day-to-day needs. She listens for strengths and building blocks you can use right away to handle tough moments and navigate change.

Her work often addresses caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication difficulties, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Jessica also supports people dealing with workplace issues and motivation problems. She balances short-term problem solving with deeper conversations about values and meaning.

Jessica uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, along with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques. These approaches shape practical conversations about thoughts, behaviors, and next steps. She helps people set attainable goals and track small progress over time.

She does not provide letters, forms, or documentation for legal, medical, or employment purposes, including emotional support animal requests, disability accommodations, or court-related matters. To begin, visitors follow the site process to match with a therapist and schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people name their goals. It’s about guiding conversations so clients can use their own strengths to decide what comes next. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change patterns that cause distress. These approaches are useful for stress, anxiety, self-esteem, workplace problems, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what’s felt most helpful so far. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust plans as progress is made. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to current needs and changing circumstances.

Confirm the available session formats before booking since session types are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also lets people work on skills and homework between meetings, and makes scheduling around caregiving or health demands more manageable.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem challenges, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and workplace issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is person-centered and practical. Sessions usually focus on clear goals, identifying strengths, and taking small steps toward change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working as a clinician in California.

What credentials and region does she hold?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are needed to get started?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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