Jessica Bateman

Sometimes, somewhere along the way, we realize that something just isn't quite right. A loss, a major life change, a difficult relationship, trauma, caregiving, or simply feeling stuck can leave us feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what comes next.

Therapy can be a place where the rest of the world can wait a moment, and you give yourself the time and space to make sense of what you're experiencing, or to explore what you may want or need, without having to have everything figured out right away. I believe you deserve a space where you can be honest about what is difficult, curious about what is happening beneath the surface, and supported without judgment. Together, we can explore your experiences, notice patterns, and find ways forward that actually fit who you are and the life you're living.

I’m naturally warm, approachable, and curious. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself with me, including the messy, complicated, or contradictory parts, because we all hold those parts in some way. I also believe that understanding ourselves shouldn't mean finding everything that is “wrong” with us. Some of the most meaningful moments in therapy happen when we can look at something differently and suddenly think, “Oh…that makes sense.” Those moments of insight can create room for change without shame or self-blame.

My approach draws from several therapeutic perspectives, including CBT, ACT, DBT, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approaches. I tailor our work to you rather than expecting you to fit into a particular method. Sometimes therapy means working through something painful; sometimes it means figuring out what you want; and sometimes it means simply finding your footing again.

Wherever you are starting from, you don't have to have the next step figured out before we begin.