- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Jessica
Jessica Lemer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and effects of trauma and abuse. She emphasizes straightforward, person-focused care and values social justice and equality in her work.
In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps name hard-to-identify emotions. Jessica uses clear, conversational methods to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behavior. She often combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered techniques to focus on present feelings and attachment-related reactions.
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to address anxious thoughts and depressive patterns. Motivational Interviewing and narrative approaches are used when people want to clarify goals or make changes that matter in daily life. These methods are applied in simple, practical ways rather than as abstract concepts.
Jessica works with a wide range of concerns beyond the core specialties, including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, body image, and communication problems. She pays attention to how life circumstances shape mood and relationships, and helps people build clearer ways to respond.
People who meet with her can expect short, direct conversations about what’s happening now and what small steps might help. Initial steps include a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to set goals and priorities.
How Jessica integrates EFT, CBT and client-centered work online
Jessica uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name emotions that shape relationship patterns and attachment reactions. EFT focuses on connecting feelings to actions so people can try different responses in their close relationships.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and following what the person brings to the session. That approach helps clarify priorities and build trust in the process. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thinking and develop concrete coping strategies for anxiety and depression.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Jessica will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit the problem and their preferences. Changes are usually practical and tested in everyday life rather than only discussed in session.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday break, reduce travel time, or let someone choose a shorter check-in when needed. A short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to set up the first appointment and plan which approaches to try.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care topics, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, focusing on present feelings and patterns. She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and region does she work in?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Minnesota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription 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.
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