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Jessica Orndoff

Compassionate, practical mental health care

MD, LCSW-C Maryland

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Orndoff is an experienced clinician who helps people managing stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, relationship and family issues, and a range of other challenges including ADHD and grief.

Background and approach

She combines practical skill-building with attention to life transitions and identity concerns, drawing on approaches that emphasize present-focused strategies and coping tools. With an MD and LCSW-C credential and 11 years of clinical experience, Jessica blends cognitive-behavioral techniques with dialectical thinking and mindfulness practices to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Her work also incorporates solution-focused and trauma-informed methods when appropriate, aiming to identify strengths, set achievable goals, and build skills that support everyday functioning. Jessica describes therapy as a collaborative process that begins by meeting clients where they are, assessing strengths and needs, and working together to set goals.

She maintains a professional, nonjudgmental stance grounded in social work values and seeks to create a welcoming environment where clients can explore their story and develop practical strategies for change.

Evidence-based approaches and remote care

Jessica draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood symptoms, and daily stress. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques that teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together; the therapist will collaborate with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. This process often begins with practical goal setting and skill introduction, then adjusts based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and for communicating between sessions. These formats can make it easier to access consistent care from Maryland and accommodate varied routines, allowing clients to engage in skill practice and follow-up in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist support?
Jessica works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family challenges, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting concerns, self esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, with additional focus on autism and Asperger Syndrome, DMDD, mood disorders, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and young adult issues.
What is the general therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented, combining practical skill building with a nonjudgmental, strengths-based stance. She adapts methods to each person’s needs and emphasizes measurable progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 11 years of clinical practice to her work, providing experience with a broad range of mood, anxiety, trauma, and life transition issues.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
Jessica holds MD and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland; her credential details include MD LCSW-C 16901.
Which languages are available for therapy sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are provided for online care?
She offers a variety of remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Mood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English