Jessica Haywood

Jessica Haywood is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 16 years of experience to her practice in California. She works with people facing grief, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, and major life changes. Jessica believes clients know their own stories and builds on those strengths to support change.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and manage strong emotions. Mindfulness and Solution-Focused techniques are mixed in to teach simple skills for day-to-day coping and to set clear, achievable goals.

Jessica often helps people dealing with abandonment wounds, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, and work-related stress. She also supports those struggling with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love. Women's issues are listed among her focus areas.

Sessions begin with an initial meeting over video or audio whenever possible. From there she tailors each plan to match the person’s needs and pace. Jessica emphasizes small, practical steps that fit into busy lives.

She earned a Master of Social Work degree from The Florida State University College of Social Work in 2000, and holds a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW). Her manner is compassionate and direct, aimed at helping people regain confidence and move toward clearer goals.

How her approaches translate to online work

Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as part of her online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and then testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to help people manage stress, stay present, and reduce reactivity.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, preferences, and everyday realities with the client and then suggest a mix of techniques to try. Progress is reviewed together and plans are adjusted based on what works for the person.

Her initial session is preferred by video or audio, and she notes flexible appointment times. If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and let people use skills in real-life settings between meetings. The focus remains on clear goals, skill practice, and practical steps that fit into a person's daily routine.