Therapist profile
Jessica Messersmith-Miller, LISW
Ohio
Licensed social worker - Addiction and relationships
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- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.1100029-SUPV
- NPI
- 1952693095
- Experience
- 16 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
- Mindfulness practice
About Jessica
Jessica Messersmith-Miller is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) with 16 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping adults who are worn out by stress, relationship problems, addiction, mood concerns, and the ongoing strain of caregiving or life changes. Jessica commonly works with people who struggle with people-pleasing, codependency, anxiety, depression, and substance use concerns.
Her approach is practical and straightforward. Sessions often focus on clear goals, step-by-step plans, and skills that can be practiced between meetings. She uses tools drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to help people change unhelpful thinking and strengthen motivation for change.
Jessica also draws on Client-Centered and Narrative therapy ideas to listen to each person’s story and to help them name what matters most. Mindfulness techniques are used to develop awareness of emotions and physical reactions without getting overwhelmed.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education programs. That variety has shaped her ability to work with both short-term goals and longer, more complex concerns.
Getting started usually means answering a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, so people can try the process and adjust as needed.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people clarify their values and priorities and guides goal setting in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior. It breaks big problems into specific skills and homework tasks to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These practices help people notice urges, strong emotions, or cravings and respond rather than react. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. Clients and the therapist decide together what to keep or change as progress is reviewed. Confirm the session formats before booking, as current options are listed during sign-up. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or offer sessions without being on camera when needed. Ask about the exact session options when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know what to expect.Areas of focus
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem issues, codependency, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is goal-focused and practical. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and motivational techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, hospitals, hospice, jails, and alternative education programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) and practices in Ohio.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; cost varies with location.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your 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.