Jessica Kessler, LICSW
Licensed in Washington D.C, Maryland, and Virginia
Jess has her MSW from University of Maryland, Baltimore. She has spent the last 6 years working with people with severe mental illness in the community and outpatient settings, Jess most recently led a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Medstar WHC, while providing individual therapy to a broad range of people across the DMV. Her work focuses on building resilience and meaning in her clients lives in order to create they want. Jess is a compassionate practitioner who uses a strength-based approach to help clients work through their most painful issues. She creates a warm and caring environment for her clients that puts them at ease, and sometimes, makes them laugh.
Treatment Areas: Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Affective Disorders, Anger Management, Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Behavior Modification, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Chronic Pain/Chronic Illness, Co-Occurring Disorders, Coping Skills, Communication/Conflict Skills, Cultural/Ethnic Issues, DBT Skills Training, Death & Dying/Terminal Illness, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence, Emotional Regulation, Family/Interpersonal Issues, Group Therapy, Identity Purpose, Immediate Post-Hospitalization, Legal Involvement/Court-Ordered, Life Transitions, LGBTQIA+ Concerns (including transition), Military Concerns, Mindfulness, Parenting Skills/Concerns, Personality Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Reactive Disorders, Relationship Issues, Schizophrenia/Schizoaffective Disorder, School/Work/Career Issues, Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Confidence, Self-Exploration/Personal Growth, Sexual Abuse/Sexual Trauma, Sex Therapy/Addiction/Dysfunction/Disorders, Sleep Disorders/Insomnia, Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency, Stress Management, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Trauma (sexual/non-sexual), Victims of Abuse/Assault (non-sexual), Women’s Issues (postpartum), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), ADHD, Autism, Stress, Identity/Purpose
Ages Served: 18+
Virtual Sessions: DC, MD, VA
In-Person Sessions: DC (Tuesday's & Thursday's)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: Yes
Couples Therapy: No
Family Therapy: No
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, AmeriHealth DC Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Evernorth/Cigna, Johns Hopkins, Kaiser Permanente (mid-atlantic only), Magellan EAP+Federal, MD Medicaid-Straight (All MCO's included - check Ins Tab for Priority Partners), Medicare, MedStar Family Choice DC Medicaid, MultiPlan/Claritev, Optum/Oxford/GEHA/UMR - United Medical Resources/UBH - United Behavioral Health/UHC - United HealthCare, TriCare, VA Medicaid-Straight
EAP: Yes
Available for Self Pay at a rate of $250 for initial appointment and $150 for ongoing sessions.
