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Jessica Baes

Jessica Baes, LCSW

Therapist in California

Practical support for clearer self confidence

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4 years of experience listed

LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Collaborative approach
  • Goal oriented
  • Compassionate listening

About Jessica

Jessica Baes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California with four years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress or anxiety, who want more confidence, or who are facing career and relationship challenges. Jessica emphasizes that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps clients set clear, manageable goals. Sessions often focus on practical steps people can try between meetings to build momentum and confidence.

Jessica uses approaches that fit the person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's pace and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems in place. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy help when someone needs a nudge toward change or wants to map out concrete next steps.

She works with people struggling with life transitions, workplace stress, caregiver burden, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, and feelings of guilt or shame. Self-esteem and self-love are regular topics, explored in simple, practical ways.

Jessica does not provide letters, forms, or documentation for legal, medical, or employment purposes, including emotional support animal requests, disability accommodations, or court-related matters. Her focus is therapy and support to address emotional and mental health needs.

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online work

Jessica uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities and pace, creating space to talk through what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs a listening ear and gentle guidance to clarify goals.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT is helpful for anxiety, stress, and habits that get in the way of confidence, because it leads to clear exercises and short experiments to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps and what feels doable.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and support consistent check-ins during life changes. Some people find shorter, more frequent meetings helpful for momentum, while others prefer longer weekly sessions to go deeper. Jessica focuses on practical steps that can be used between meetings so progress can happen in everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameLife purposeSelf-loveWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?

She helps people manage stress and anxiety, build self-esteem, navigate relationship and career challenges, and cope with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and workplace issues.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens first, then works with clients to set small, achievable goals and practices to use between sessions.

What is her professional background?

Jessica graduated from the University of Southern California and has four years of experience in clinical social work. She emphasizes client strengths and practical change.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California and practices there.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What does someone do to begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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