About Jessica
Jessica Orndoff, MD, LCSW-C helps people who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, and trauma. She listens first, then works with each person to set clear, manageable goals. Her style is direct and warm, aimed at helping people make small changes that add up.
She has practiced clinical social work for 11 years and trained at the University of Maryland School of Social Work. Over that time she has supported people with mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and challenges like parenting strain and career stress.
Background and approach
Those years of work shape a practical approach to common problems. In sessions she mixes methods that match the person’s needs. Cognitive behavioral techniques are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking.
Mindfulness skills help people notice and calm intense reactions. She also draws on dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and trauma-focused work when past events are part of the problem. Therapy is presented as a team effort.
The therapist and client identify strengths, focus on short-term goals, and track progress. Sessions are paced to each person’s comfort level and to the demands of daily life. Jessica brings a values-driven approach grounded in service and respect for each person’s dignity.
She aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about what matters and practice new ways of coping.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; it is useful for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, focuses on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help when emotions feel overwhelming. Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with stress and sleep difficulties. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose or blend methods and adjust over time so the plan fits the person’s needs and life situation. Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and do interactive exercises. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief reflections, skill practice between sessions, or ongoing coaching during a busy week. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping a steady treatment rhythm.Questions people ask
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 11 years
- Licensed
- Maryland
- Languages
- English
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