Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you use our links to purchase.

Jessica Paletta

Jessica Paletta, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Utah

Collaborative, research-informed social work support

Continue with Jessica

Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.

7 years of experience listed

LCSW, CSW professional credentials

English languages

  • Focus on self esteem
  • Practical coping tools
  • Parenting support

About Jessica

Jessica Paletta is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. She focuses on practical support for stress, anxiety, parenting strain, self esteem, depression, grief, and related challenges. She aims to help people feel steadier and more capable when life feels overwhelming.

Her background includes work with parents of children who have developmental delays and disabilities. She also has experience with maternal mental health, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, sleeping problems, anger, and compassion fatigue. These experiences inform how she listens and responds in sessions.

Jessica is pursuing a doctorate in Behavioral Health at Arizona State University, which keeps her current with research and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She uses that knowledge to shape straightforward, useful strategies rather than clinical jargon.

Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and collaboration. She works with each person to build a plan that matches their goals, values, and everyday life. Sessions focus on clear steps, coping tools, and problem-solving that can be tried between appointments.

Jessica aims to make the process manageable for someone feeling stuck or exhausted. She helps people build confidence and tools to handle parenting stress, family problems, body image concerns, attachment issues, and life changes. The goal is steady progress that fits real life.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize clear skills and problem solving. One common approach focuses on teaching coping strategies for anxiety and stress, using step-by-step practice to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning. Another approach centers on supporting parenting and family-related concerns, offering tools to manage parenting stress, attachment issues, and blended family challenges in concrete ways.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels practical for their life. Together they try methods, review what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits the client’s priorities and routines.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the kind of support you want to focus on.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and compassion fatigue, among other family and life challenges.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on respect and sensitivity while developing practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience supporting people through a range of challenges, including work with parents of children with developmental delays.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Utah.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How do costs and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Select the continue button on this profile, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Jessica PalettaContinue with Jessica