I cannot say enough about Donna: her commitment, her empathy, her thoughtfulness, adaptability, ingenuity, and just full-on dedication to solving problems have all been life savers. She's given me long-term solutions that will serve me for years to come. Working with her has been a huge part of helping me move forward from a pretty stuck place in my life after dealing with a lot of trauma and loss and being in a kind of survival mode for years, feeling like dreams and plans were unattainable. She is full of ideas, quotes, helpful analogies, such a rich variety of strategies to help me approach the challenge of getting out of old habits and back on track with my life plans. There is no magic bullet with this kind of work and I wouldn't be making the progress I've made without doing my part, but to have such a partner and coach guiding me has been priceless. She's worked with me where I am, in a very collaborative way, to access the tools I have and help me use new ones to work through my ups and downs and help get me pointed toward a more balanced, focused, and happy life. I can't recommend her enough!
MSW, LICSW Donna Jessen
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
Donna Jessen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
More about me
Licensing: MSW, LICSW Years in Practice: 24 State: Virginia
I have been a social worker for over 24 years, initially with a focus on medical social worker in a hospital setting and then in a clinical setting working with people diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Since that time, I have been in the field of child welfare, working in CPS and the Child Abuse Hotline in Washington, DC. This has provided me with a wealth of experience in crisis intervention, depression, child abuse and trauma, anxiety, substance use, emotional abuse, domestic violence and parenting issues.
When working with clients, I believe in allowing them to take the lead with interaction throughout the process and a collaborative approach. I believe in treating everyone with respect, compassion and sensitivity. My approach is somewhat eclectic, based on the client's needs, using solution focused and cognitive behavioral techniques as well as other techniques as needed.
The first step to change is recognizing the need, so congratulations on taking that first step!
I look forward to partnering and empowering you to make the changes you want to see in your life.
About online counseling
Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Ranging from $60 to $90 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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- Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Stress Anxiety Grief Anger management Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes
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- English
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