Jessica Saalfield, LICSW
Licensed in Washington D.C, Maryland, and Virginia
Jess Saalfield is an independently licensed clinical social worker in both Virginia and DC. She received her undergraduate degree in women’s studies at Harvard University and her MSW from the Smith College School for Social Work in 2005. Jess works collaboratively with clients to establish a strong therapeutic connection and an effective course of treatment. She uses a client-centered and strength-based approach with a trauma-informed lens and psychodynamic perspective. She also draws from several evidence-based modalities including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to support her clients’ individual needs. She feels strongly that high-quality therapy should be accessible and affordable to everyone.
Treatment Areas: Adoption Issues/Concern, Anxiety & Panic Attacks/Disorders, Depression & Depressive Disorders, Domestic Violence, LGBTQIA+ Concerns, Parenting Skills/Concerns, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma/Traumatic Experience(s), Women’s Issues, DBT Skills Training, Psychodynamic, Grief/Loss/Bereavement, Trauma - non-sexual, Trauma - sexual, Life Transitions, Stress, School/Work/Career Issues, Relationship Issues, Family Issues, Parenting Topics, Cultural/Ethnic/Racial Topics, Eating/Body Issues (general), Severe Eatings Disorders/Anorexia Nervosa, Self-Esteem, Substance Abuse/Addiction, Suicidal Ideation/Self-Harm, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Chronic Pain/Illness, OCD, Bipolar/Mood Disorders, Borderline/Other Personality Disorders, ADHD, Communication/Conflict Skills, Mindfulness, Identity/Purpose, postpartum Depression, Infertility, In Crisis, Post-Hospitalization/Post-Rehab/Post-Psychiatric Care, Complex/Severe Mental Illness, Legal Involvement
Ages Served: 21+
Virtual Sessions: DC, MD, VA
In-Person Sessions: DC (Tuesday/Thursday), VA (Wednesday)
Individual Therapy: Yes
Group Therapy: No
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, 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 $100 for ongoing sessions.
