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 the past ten years. She considers her scope of practice to transcend the lifespan, cradle to grave with a focus on emotional health and development. She has worked with early child development programs, residential youth programs, acute psychiatric care for adults, long term psychiatric care of adults and in skilled care settings. Each of these settings share connections to human development, family life and mental wellness. Jessica seeks to understand the "person in their environment." Primary modalities of treatment include CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. She has an affinity for expressive arts therapy, utilizing movement, visual arts, music and storytelling to move towards personal growth.
Ages Treated:
Emphasis with children ages 3 to 12, also has experience with adolescents, adults and seniors.
Approach in Therapy:
Jessica describes herself as a confidant and safe place to give honor to 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 that are 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 Interests
Positive Behavioral Supports for Parents
Skills for Emotional Regulation and Behavioral Success
Trauma Therapies: T-CBT, ITCT, Expressive Arts Therapy
Reduction of Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Resolution to Family conflicts
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.
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 the past ten years. She considers her scope of practice to transcend the lifespan, cradle to grave with a focus on emotional health and development. She has worked with early child development programs, residential youth programs, acute psychiatric care for adults, long term psychiatric care of adults and in skilled care settings. Each of these settings share connections to human development, family life and mental wellness. Jessica seeks to understand the "person in their environment." Primary modalities of treatment include CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. She has an affinity for expressive arts therapy, utilizing movement, visual arts, music and storytelling to move towards personal growth.
Ages Treated:
Emphasis with children ages 3 to 12, also has experience with adolescents, adults and seniors.
Approach in Therapy:
Jessica describes herself as a confidant and safe place to give honor to 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 that are 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 Interests
Positive Behavioral Supports for Parents
Skills for Emotional Regulation and Behavioral Success
Trauma Therapies: T-CBT, ITCT, Expressive Arts Therapy
Reduction of Stress, Anxiety and Depression
Resolution to Family conflicts
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.
