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Jessica Baes, LCSW

Practical support for stress and anxiety

4 years in practice · based in California · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jessica

Jessica Baes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and anxiety and to build confidence in daily life. Jessica centers her work on each person’s strengths and goals.

She frames therapy as a partnership where clients lead and she offers guidance and tools. Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what’s getting in the way of feeling better.

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Background and approach

Sessions emphasize coping skills, clearer communication, and small, achievable steps toward change. Jessica uses techniques that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in real situations. Her approach is adapted to concerns such as relationship tensions, workplace stress, life transitions, and questions about life purpose.

She also addresses caregiver strain, chronic illness and pain, guilt, and challenges with self-love. Sessions make space for practical problem solving alongside emotional support. Jessica is clear about what she does not provide: she does not write letters or fill out forms for legal, medical, or employment needs, including emotional support animal requests or disability accommodations.

Her work stays focused on therapy and emotional well-being. Therapy with her uses collaborative planning. She helps clients set small goals, track progress, and try out new habits between sessions.

Language of sessions is English and meetings happen online through calls, chat, or messaging.

How Jessica’s Approaches Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person’s own goals and strengths. In sessions she listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people decide which steps feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on linking thoughts, feelings, and actions; she uses simple exercises that help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety and stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, and together they’ll pick and adjust methods that fit. The plan can change over time based on what feels most helpful and practical for daily life.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a camera isn’t desired. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, quick coping reminders, or when writing through thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a workday, caregiving schedule, or ongoing medical routine.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem challenges, career stress, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, guilt, and workplace issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on skills, clear communication, and small steps clients can try between meetings.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She holds a Master level clinical social work credential and has four years of clinical experience working with adults on everyday stresses and transitions.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker listed as LCSW and practices remotely from California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs and communication preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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