Jessica Harris, MSW LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Professional Training:
Master’s degree in social work with a Clinical Focus from the University of Missouri, Columbia Mo
Bachelor’s in art in Psychology from Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Professional Experience:
Jessica has lived in the Jefferson City area for over ten years. She has worked with early child development programs, residential youth programs, acute psychiatric care for adults, long-term psychiatric care for adults, and skilled care settings. Each of these settings shares connections to human development, family life, and mental wellness. Jessica seeks to understand the “person in their environment.” She considers her scope of practice to transcend the lifespan, cradle to grave, focusing on emotional health and development.
Primary modalities of treatment include CBT, DBT informed therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She has an affinity for expressive arts therapy, utilizing movement, visual arts, music, and storytelling to move towards personal growth.
DBT Informed Skills Group is offered weekly for adolescents who have self-harm, suicide, or safety concerns. This is an excellent follow-up from hospitalization for stabilization and success. Call for more information and to schedule an initial assessment.
Jessica offers EMDR for trauma and recovery for adults, adolescents, and children.
Ages Treated:
All ages
Approach in therapy
Jessica describes herself as a confidant and safe place to honor your story; a teacher providing skills training to deal with strong emotions; a challenger to be a catalyst for change, and a cheerleader rooting for you all the way. She is a good listener, seeking to build on strengths that will empower you to overcome the challenges between you and the life you are striving for! Jessica believes that you are the most important person in your therapy process and seeks to partner with you in establishing goals and addressing the concerns you have identified.
Specialties and Interest
Jessica and her husband share their home with their son and two dogs. The family enjoys traveling, canoeing, golfing and camping. Jessica and her husband enjoy hunting for treasures at antique stores and malls throughout Missouri. Jessica enjoys painting and crafting. She is a Missouri native, having grown up in Marshall, MO.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Professional Training:
Master’s degree in social work with a Clinical Focus from the University of Missouri, Columbia Mo
Bachelor’s in art in Psychology from Truman State University, Kirksville, MO
Professional Experience:
Jessica has lived in the Jefferson City area for over ten years. She has worked with early child development programs, residential youth programs, acute psychiatric care for adults, long-term psychiatric care for adults, and skilled care settings. Each of these settings shares connections to human development, family life, and mental wellness. Jessica seeks to understand the “person in their environment.” She considers her scope of practice to transcend the lifespan, cradle to grave, focusing on emotional health and development.
Primary modalities of treatment include CBT, DBT informed therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She has an affinity for expressive arts therapy, utilizing movement, visual arts, music, and storytelling to move towards personal growth.
DBT Informed Skills Group is offered weekly for adolescents who have self-harm, suicide, or safety concerns. This is an excellent follow-up from hospitalization for stabilization and success. Call for more information and to schedule an initial assessment.
Jessica offers EMDR for trauma and recovery for adults, adolescents, and children.
Ages Treated:
All ages
Approach in therapy
Jessica describes herself as a confidant and safe place to honor your story; a teacher providing skills training to deal with strong emotions; a challenger to be a catalyst for change, and a cheerleader rooting for you all the way. She is a good listener, seeking to build on strengths that will empower you to overcome the challenges between you and the life you are striving for! Jessica believes that you are the most important person in your therapy process and seeks to partner with you in establishing goals and addressing the concerns you have identified.
Specialties and Interest
- DBT skills and Positive Behavioral Supports for Parents
- Skills for Emotional Regulation and Behavioral Success
- Trauma Therapies: EMDR, T-CBT, ITCT, Expressive Arts Therapy
- Reduction of Stress, Anxiety, and Depression
- Therapy interventions for clients with Intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and special learning considerations
- Support for Life transitions / Grief and loss
Jessica and her husband share their home with their son and two dogs. The family enjoys traveling, canoeing, golfing and camping. Jessica and her husband enjoy hunting for treasures at antique stores and malls throughout Missouri. Jessica enjoys painting and crafting. She is a Missouri native, having grown up in Marshall, MO.
