Therapist profile
Jessica Meyer, LISW
Iowa
LISW - Anxiety and Relationship concerns
Continue with JessicaWhere Jessica stands
- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Iowa / 118739
- NPI
- 1548139215
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Iowa
About
- Codependency issues
- Trauma and PTSD
- Communication skills
About Jessica
Jessica Meyer is an Iowa-licensed independent social worker (LISW) with three years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. She also focuses on issues such as codependency, attachment and impulse-related struggles.
Jessica sees individuals aged 12 and older and often supports males ages 12–17 who have problematic sexual behaviors. She uses a client-centered approach and keeps conversations non-judgmental when discussing sensitive topics. Sessions aim to be direct and practical.
In sessions she helps people name patterns that cause repeated stress and relationship strain. That can mean talking through communication problems, boundaries, or how shame and guilt influence choices. She will also address family dynamics and blended family issues in concrete ways.
When trauma or process addictions like problematic pornography, exercise, or gambling are part of a person’s life, she works to identify triggers and responses. That work includes developing strategies to reduce impulsivity and manage distress.
Jessica focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Expect clear conversation, behavioral strategies, and attention to how relationships shape daily choices. She aims to make each session useful rather than abstract.
Her practice is based in Iowa and services are provided in English. People who want to begin are directed to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on behavior and relationships. One approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and building concrete skills for communication and boundary setting. This helps people who keep putting others first or who struggle to assert themselves. Another approach targets trauma-related responses by helping people recognize triggers and practice grounding and distress-management strategies. That work supports those dealing with post-traumatic stress or intense shame.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques to try based on their goals, concerns, and what feels manageable. Sessions can shift as progress is made so methods stay relevant and useful.
The practical benefits of online work can make therapy fit into a busy life. Confirm the therapist's specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list formats. Online options often help with shorter check-ins during a break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a session that does not require video if that is easier. Licensed professionals can adapt these techniques to remote sessions so people can practice skills between meetings without rearranging their whole day.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Iowa
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Will she help with people-pleasing and boundary problems?
Yes. She helps people notice people-pleasing patterns and practice saying no in real situations.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centered style that focuses on straightforward conversation and practical skills rather than abstract theory.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has three years of experience as a licensed independent social worker (LISW) in Iowa.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Iowa and holds the credential IA LISW, which stands for Iowa Licensed Independent Social Worker.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.