- 19 years experience
- LMFT in Virginia
- Codependency focus
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Winn is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Virginia. She brings 19 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship strain, and codependency.
She prefers clear, practical conversations that help clients make small changes. Sessions often cover coping skills, self-esteem work, and ways to rebuild motivation and confidence. Her goal is to help people return to day-to-day life with more steadiness and clearer choices.
Dr. Winn has worked in many settings over nearly two decades. Her background includes schools, group homes, substance use rehabilitation clinics, psychological assessment offices, home-based programs, and partial hospitalization clinics. She has also worked with toddlers, children, teens, adults, couples, and families in those settings.
In addition to clinical work, she has taught at the university level for six years and has three years of experience as a clinical supervisor. That mix of teaching and hands-on practice informs a straightforward, informed approach to common struggles.
In sessions she draws on approaches that match each person’s needs. Practical tools are blended with attention to relationships and life meaning. People who want both concrete strategies and time to reflect often find this combination helpful.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can help people identify patterns in relationships and try new ways of relating in daily life.Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and pacing. In an online setting this means the therapist follows the client's lead, offering support and clarity while the client decides what to address most urgently.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and brief homework that fit into a normal week and work well alongside online sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match goals, symptoms, and preferences. That might mean combining relational focus with skill building so the plan fits everyday needs.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helpful because it can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing which format fits your life will be part of the first conversations.
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Experience
19+ years
Credentials
Virginia, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy-related problems, self-esteem, parenting challenges, ADHD, and codependency.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines practical skills with reflective conversation. She uses approaches that help with emotions, relationships, and thinking patterns to support behaviour change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 19 years of clinical experience and has also spent time supervising clinicians and teaching at the university level.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and practices in Virginia with licenses in California and Virginia noted as CA LMFT and VA LMFT.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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