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Jessica Colangelo, LICSW

Compassionate, practical support for anxiety and stress

12 years in practice · based in Massachusetts · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Jessica

Jessica Colangelo is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) who helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She offers straightforward support for depression, career frustrations, relationship strain, grief, and questions about life purpose. Jessica writes in a warm, practical way and encourages small, steady steps toward feeling better.

She treats each person as the expert on their own life and starts by listening closely to what matters most.

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Background and approach

Sessions focus on clear goals and realistic strategies rather than long lectures. Jessica often uses short-term tools to manage symptoms alongside deeper work about attachment and abandonment patterns. Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and emotionally focused ideas to improve connection in relationships.

She also uses motivational interviewing to build momentum and solution-focused methods to find concrete next steps. These methods are adapted to fit each person’s pace and needs. With 12 years of experience in mental health, Jessica blends practical coaching with therapy.

She helps people break down big problems into doable actions. Many clients work on social anxiety, self-esteem, isolation, and navigating family conflict. Jessica practices from Massachusetts and conducts sessions in English.

She emphasizes collaboration, clear communication, and measurable progress. New clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for them.

How Jessica’s Methods Work Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s story. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep anxiety and depression going and teaches practical skills to change them. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name emotions and improve how they connect with others in important relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped in the past. Together they will try methods that match the client’s needs and adjust them as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick reflections, between-session support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She helps people with stress and anxiety, depression, career and relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, and family-related difficulties. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, loneliness, life purpose, and social anxiety.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions aim for clear goals, short-term coping tools, and step-by-step plans alongside deeper exploration when needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has twelve years of experience working in mental health settings and combines coaching techniques with therapeutic approaches to support change over time.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an MA and is a licensed independent clinical social worker, LICSW, practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
Massachusetts
Languages
English

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