- Evidence-based techniques
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Ten years experience
About Jessica
Jessica Herrera is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California. She offers warm, direct support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and concerns about self-esteem. Jessica also helps with relationship and family-related struggles in a straightforward, practical way.
She brings ten years of experience to sessions and focuses on everyday steps that build resilience and better coping. Jessica pays attention to communication problems, social anxiety and phobia, and the weight of guilt and shame. She also supports people working toward forgiveness and greater self-love.
Her approach is rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques delivered in a collaborative manner. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with time spent noticing thoughts, feelings, and patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Jessica helps clients try new ways of responding and practice skills between meetings.
Jessica offers services in both English and Spanish, aiming to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. She describes therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work and progress is built step by step.
To begin, she asks people to identify clear, manageable goals and then tests small changes that fit into real life. Over time the goal is to reduce distress, improve communication, and strengthen a person’s sense of self-worth.
Evidence-based approaches and online therapy fit
Jessica works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is short-term, skills-focused work that teaches concrete tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and breaking problems into smaller tasks. This helps when daily worries or panic make it hard to function.Another useful style emphasizes improving communication and relationship patterns by noticing interaction habits and trying new ways of speaking and listening. This approach supports people who want clearer boundaries, fewer arguments, or better ways to ask for support.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jessica partners with each person to identify goals and preferences, then tries methods that fit those goals. The work is collaborative and adjusted as progress is made.
The practical upside of online therapy is that it can fit into busy lives and reduce barriers like travel time. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, try brief mid-day meetings, or keep therapy consistent while managing work and family demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are collaborative and practical, using evidence-based techniques to identify patterns and try small, real-life changes. Conversations focus on skills you can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people on emotional and relationship challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW license and practices in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.