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Jessica Haywood

Compassionate, skills-based support for life transitions

LCSW California

Experience
16 years in practice
Focus areas
Grief, Self esteem, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Haywood is a California licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 16 years of professional experience helping people navigate grief, self-esteem struggles, career challenges, depression, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person's situation, and she emphasizes clients' strengths and expertise about their own lives. Her practice focuses on building practical skills and compassionate insight so clients can move toward clearer goals and greater resilience.

Jessica frames therapy as a collaborative process, meeting people where they are and offering guidance that balances problem-solving with emotional validation. She also attends to related concerns such as abandonment, chronic illness or pain, communication difficulties, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, life purpose, self-love, social anxiety, women’s issues, and workplace stress.

Jessica typically begins with an initial session by video or audio and offers flexible scheduling. She earned a Master of Social Work from The Florida State University College of Social Work and maintains her California licensure as LCSW CA LCSW 115028.

How Jessica Applies Evidence-Based Approaches Online



Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical strategies for mood and behavior change, which can be useful for depression, anxiety, and career-related stress. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness for people facing intense emotions or relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic collaboration. Jessica works with clients to explore methods that match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques over time so the plan feels useful and manageable.

Online therapy with Jessica is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for those balancing work, health, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and integrate therapeutic tools into daily life while working with a licensed professional to address grief, self-esteem, life transitions, and related concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with grief, self-esteem, career difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes, and also addresses related issues such as chronic illness, loneliness, and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach combines evidence-informed methods to develop practical skills and emotional insight, with an emphasis on collaboration and building on each client's strengths.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of experience and a Master of Social Work from The Florida State University College of Social Work, with a long history of supporting clients through loss, life transitions, and career concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in California as LCSW with license number CA LCSW 115028.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to people located in California.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

GriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English