WHO WE ARE...
Welcome to Shattered Into One!
Hello!! My name is Jess and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who believes that the powerful transformation of mind, body, and spirit begins with faith. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen. In a way, faith is the first stepping stone to building confidence and learning how to trust. If you are anything like me, you, too, may have lost your ability to trust at some point in your life due to abuse, neglect, rejection, betrayal, or some other form of trauma. This may have led to feelings of guilt and shame, anxiety, depression, apathy, or worthlessness. Do you ever feel like you aren’t good enough? Are you constantly walking on eggshells afraid to speak your mind because it may upset those around you? Do you have a fear of conflict or disapproval? If so, you are in the right place!
When we find ourselves unable to trust others, ourselves, or even God, oftentimes we are left feeling broken and shattered wondering if we’ll ever be put back together again…just ask Humpy Dumpty! For me, the answer was and is Jesus. I didn’t know it at the time, but over the course of twelve years I eventually learned that trust is the foundation for all healthy and balanced relationships and if I wanted to have healthy and balanced relationships, I needed to be, in fact, healthy and balanced! Trust is rooted in reliability, integrity, and consistency. In order to practice the action of trust we must first possess the character traits of trustworthiness.
As a counselor, my priority is helping my clients learn how to trust themselves and the decisions they make. This begins with making a commitment to your journey through the many stages of growth and development no matter how messy or uncertain things may seem. It means making choices that lead you in the direction of your desired destination and holding yourself accountable to and responsible for those choices even when they produce undesirable outcomes. It means accepting moments of failure and celebrating moments of success. In order to successfully function in life we must learn to be flexible and adaptable to the changes happening around us, and we can do this much better when we know who we are and why we are here. You have a purpose and my purpose is to speak life into you until you discover who you were created to be!
Client testimonials
Theo
Jess has been my therapist for one year. Initially, I had issues with anxiety, depression and low self esteem. As we began therapy Jess was able to identify and pinpoint exactly my issues. We immediately developed a plan of action. Within months I began to change perceived ideas and views. Through a method of using cognitive behavioral therapy, my perception began to change. Jess also uses other resources to promote growth. She uses various books, worksheets and journaling. Jess holds you accountable to your lessons and readings. She is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. Jess is also very empathetic, kind and trustworthy. I feel blessed to have her as my therapist. If you have a chance to work with Jess, do not pass on this opportunity. I highly recommend her. She will definitely change your life for the better.
Allyson
Being the first person in my family to go to therapy has been a huge learning experience for not only myself, but for my family as well. When I finally chose to begin my therapy journey, I had contemplated it for at least a year before that. After going for about 3 months with my previous therapist, honestly, I stopped going for months after that for two reasons: I wasn’t fully ready, and it wasn’t the right therapist match. After that break, I decided that I was in a better place to give therapy a 2nd chance, but with a new therapist. I did a large amount of research and vetting in order to find a therapist that I thought was qualified in what I wanted to work through, but also someone that I felt that I could connect with and be open to sharing my journey – That’s where Jess came in. I’ve been seeing Jess now for almost a year and the amount of change I see in myself; my family sees in me and even Jess notices has been substantial. Change is scary, its hard, its defeating, but it is also great, encouraging and even life altering.
My favorite thing about therapy has been gaining the confidence and self-worth that I thought I’ve been missing but really have been capable of my whole life. I’m finally putting myself first while also navigating and communicating effectively with my family, friends and in relationships. This is something that is so new to me, but has become so empowering at the same time. It has really given me the opportunity to be myself and be able to cope and manage the everyday anxiety, stress, and so much more.
One of the hardest things about my therapy journey so far has been the vulnerability aspect of it all. Being able to open up to a stranger about the most vulnerable parts of yourself, including parts of yourself that you weren’t even sure existed beforehand. While this has been hard and emotional and honestly very heavy sometimes, it is needed in order to move on and grow. Although the therapy journey is like a roller coaster ride with the ups and downs, I wouldn’t change it at all. Going to therapy and retraining my brain in a healthy and effective way has changed not only my mental health for the better, but also my physical health and the relationships with those around me.
If I were to give advice for someone considering getting started, do it when you feel ready. If you’re already considering therapy, that is a HUGE first step, so recognize and be proud of that. Do your research, ask yourself what kind of therapy you’re looking for, the type of therapist you’re looking for and what you’re hoping to gain from the experience. Those were all huge factors that helped me make the decision to finally commit. Therapy is a journey where you come to realize that the choices you make, are yours: the decision to begin therapy is yours, the results and hard work put in are yours, and choosing the right therapist to help you on this journey – that choice is also yours. Be confident and happy in those choices and you will see amazing results.
Therapy is about doing a lot of self-work, but it is also important to have the right person guiding you through that process and being that safe space for you – Jess is that person for me. I cannot recommend her enough and the amount of knowledge, advice, tools, etc. that she’s given me implement over the last year has been life changing and I’m truly thankful to be one of her clients.
Jake
Hello my name is Jake, I started therapy with Jess after almost 10 years of military service. Jess has an intimate understanding of what first responders and members of the military experience and go through. Honestly, my favorite thing about being in therapy and having her as my therapist is her ability to make you feel loved. Jess is a tough no bullshit person, and is utterly professional. However the way that she intertwines her professionalism with kindness and understanding is the culmination of years of hard work and experience. I could not recommend her any higher. She has waded through the same dark waters that many of us have, and she is a glowing testament to what you can achieve if you take therapy seriously.
Laura
I chose to start therapy because I needed help managing severe anxiety. Everything felt too big for me to handle. I learned how to escape the victim mentality and rely on God. My favorite part about therapy was how from day one, talking with Jess felt like talking to a friend. She makes a point to get to know you and shares her interests with you. She validates feelings and gives resources for working on problems. The hardest part about therapy for me was turning inward and seeing how my own thoughts and actions were causing a lot of the damage. Jess pointed it out lovingly but assertively. And she was prepared to help me move past it with methods and faith. If I could offer any advice to others who are considering getting started, I would you tell you that If you are looking for someone who will accept you as you are and love you for it, but also tell you where you need to take a hard look at yourself, Jess is your therapist. She never judges. She listens, It feels like coffee with a friend.