Jessica began her work with children and teens as a guitar and ukulele instructor while attending Southern Utah University in Cedar City. During her time there, she had the unique opportunity to travel to Tonga and work with both elementary and high school students through an SUU outreach program. These early experiences sparked a lifelong passion for supporting youth through connection, creativity, and emotional growth.
After earning her bachelor’s degree, Jessica moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where she worked at Green Hills Child Development Center as a teacher assistant, focusing on children ages 1 to 6. In 2019, she began her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy at Abilene Christian University. While completing her graduate work, she interned at Family Services, where she supported individuals and families dealing with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
In 2022, Jessica returned to Utah and completed her clinical internship at Three Point Center, a residential treatment program for adopted teens in Hurricane. There, she facilitated group therapy and worked closely with adolescents navigating trauma, identity struggles, and early attachment wounds. These experiences further deepened her belief in the power of early intervention and the importance of supporting young people as they build resilience and emotional strength.
Jessica’s work is grounded in compassion, creativity, and a systemic perspective. She brings authenticity and empathy to each therapeutic relationship, drawing from both her personal and professional experiences. She is passionate about helping children, teens, and families find healing and believes that with the right support, growth and meaningful change are always possible.