Hi, I’m Jess (she/her)

My name is Jessica Arriaga, MA, Associate Licensed Mental Health Counselor and I am so deeply glad you found my page.

As your therapist, I place you at the center. Your goals, your needs, and your story create the heart of our work together. I believe you are the expert on you and I am walking by your side as a gentle support as you reclaim your power to heal. I have worked in many diverse spaces in my life, from social justice communities, to healthcare, to our schools. This history informs my work as your therapist. I am a feminist therapist, which means I aim to frame your experiences through the lenses of your different and combined identities. I encourage my clients to be curious about their beliefs and stories, to lean into self-compassion, and to live into their values whenever possible.

What my clients find special about my approach is my relatability, my authenticity, and my ability to incorporate humor, warmth and learning into our sessions. I vow to always embrace your humanness and create a safe place for you to explore, change your mind, and evolve into the person you hope to be.

Who I am as a a therapist…

My approach to therapy is one that empowers you with tools to cope and conceptualize your life outside of our time together. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Feminist Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. What this means is, together we will identify big themes of your story, arm you with tools and skills that work for you, and strive to understand what is important to you in order to create a meaningful life for you personally. Therapy with me combines the grounding and relational benefits of talk therapy with concrete evidence-based tools and skills. Never clinical, always relational.

Using creative and sometimes adventurous exercises, therapy will be interesting, authentic and tailored uniquely for you and your goals.

I believe each of us has the innate ability to heal and grow, I hope to walk with you as you discover this power within yourself.

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Colleague Endorsements

  • Jessica's kind and attentive demeanor leaves you feeling seen, heard, and validated. Using a thoughtful and empowering approach, she helps her clients reconnect with their authentic, innate power. -

    Dylan Tizon, LMHCA

  • I highly recommend Jessica! She combines empowering feminist therapy with a heart-centered, down-to-earth approach. Whether working with adults or teens, she creates a safe, supportive environment that makes her incredibly approachable and effective.

    Alexandria Valline, LMHCA

  • Jessica is an authentic, steadfast, and talented therapist with a profound and genuine care for the work she does with clients. She is an inspiration to many colleagues with her heart right at at the center of her work. I am honored to recommend her.“

    Kiki Byrnes, LMHC

  • Jessica is a compassionate clinician who is a powerful advocate for reclaiming space in a complicated world. She has the skill, experience, and ability to build upon traditional practices and make them relevant and effective for today's client.

    Carie McCoy, LMHC

  • Jessica brings warmth, skill, and professionalism to her work. Her calming presence creates a space where her clients feel free to be fully themselves. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a caring and skillful teammate on their therapy journey.

    Meika Barclay, LMHC

The Clients I Serve

In your journey to find a therapist, it is imperative that you find the right fit. My extensive training and experience working rurally and in community health has informed my specialties. I work with older teenagers, young adults, and adults, with a special passion for serving and empowering individuals that identify as women and girls. Here are my areas of expertise:

  • Anxiety

  • Body Image Repair, Finding Body Freedom

  • Depression

  • Life Transitions

  • Women’s Issues/Motherhood/Relationship Concerns

  • Grief

  • LGBTQIA+ Individuals, Identity Related Discovery

  • Healing from Childhood Trauma