- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practices
- Blended family issues
About Jessica
Jessica Canty is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 14 years of experience in the District of Columbia. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career strain, relationship and family concerns, and the pressures of parenting. Jessica lists blended family issues among her additional focus areas.
She takes a straightforward, culturally aware approach. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. She uses talk therapy, skills practice, and problem solving to address pressing concerns like workplace stress or caregiving strain.
Jessica draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. She blends these approaches to help people cope with shame, process loss, and reduce the impact of trauma on daily life. Therapy often involves setting small, achievable tasks between meetings.
Her work also addresses questions about identity, body image, and alternative relationship cultures including BDSM and kink. Jessica helps people name what matters to them, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and try new behaviors that fit their values.
People who come for support can expect clear, down-to-earth conversation and step-by-step problem solving. The emphasis is on getting practical relief and building skills that make day-to-day life easier. To begin, clients complete an intake questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site's matching flow.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and commit to small actions that align with those values. It’s useful for clients wrestling with life changes, relationship shifts, or ongoing stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new behaviors. It works well for anxiety, low mood, and everyday problems that respond to skills practice. Client-Centered Therapy offers a conversational, nonjudgmental setting where the therapist reflects and listens to help the client organize their own next steps.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try approaches that fit. Sessions are collaborative, with adjustments made based on what helps the client make steady progress.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills between meetings in the settings where problems arise. Licensed professionals will work with clients to pick a format that suits their schedule and the practical needs of their situation.
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Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, career and relationship challenges, and parenting concerns. Blended family issues and workplace stress are included among her focus areas.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, combining talk therapy with skills practice. She uses ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to support change.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working with adults on a range of life transitions and stress-related concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a DC LICSW, practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the platform options when you select a therapist.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.