Dr. Jessica Temple, PA Psychologist PS017722, VA Psychologist 0810007495

Dr. Jessica Temple is a clinical rehabilitation neuropsychologist who practices in Virginia. She holds the credential PA Psychologist PS017722 and VA Psychologist 0810007495 and brings 12 years of professional experience to her work. She aims to make the first step into therapy easier and supports people taking that step.

She focuses on stress, anxiety, sleep problems, parenting concerns, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She also addresses issues related to chronic illness and pain, traumatic brain injury, memory and concentration problems, and feelings of isolation. People looking for help with life purpose, workplace strain, divorce and separation, or women’s health concerns may also find relevant support.

Her approach centers on creating a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Sessions often include teaching practical skills for managing symptoms and testing small changes to see what helps. She uses methods drawn from acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy alongside mindfulness and dialectical behavior therapy techniques.

Dr. Temple’s background in rehabilitation neuropsychology means she is familiar with the cognitive and emotional effects of brain injury and chronic medical problems. That experience informs how she tailors plans so they are realistic for each person’s daily life and routines.

She offers therapy in English and practices in Virginia. If you want to start, you would complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s calendar.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-guided steps. It can help when stress, sleep problems, or life drift feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches tools to change patterns that increase anxiety or interfere with daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills include ways to manage strong emotions and improve stress tolerance, which can be useful for compassion fatigue and intense anxiety.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try out approaches, and adjust methods if something does not fit. She draws on ACT, CBT, DBT skills, and mindfulness techniques and tailors them to the individual’s needs and daily routines.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins between appointments when appropriate. It can also let people use simpler audio-only check-ins when bandwidth or a shorter meeting is a better fit. Ask about available formats during the scheduling step to find what works best for your situation.