Specializations
I work with a wide range of teen and adult clientele (16+), including those dealing with anxiety, depression, life transitions, women's and/or men's issues, coming of age, LGBTQ+, body image issues/self-love, individuals who have experienced structural/societal oppression, gender affirming surgery (and letters), relational issues, couples, adverse childhood experiences, and others.
MY APPROACH
LGBTQ+ Affirming
I welcome people of all gender identities and expressions and people of all sexualities. I commit to creating a safe space for these individuals in a historically unsafe environment. I am open to exploration of gender, sexuality, and relationship style in all its many forms. I commit to be non-shaming, non-pathologizing, open, and supportive.
Culturally Mindful
Being culturally Jewish, I understand that people have different connections to, and feelings about their culture. I strive to be knowledgable of norms across a span of cultures and identities, but will not assume your experience. Individual experiences and how they impact folks on a personal basis is the most important. I listen to and respect people's experiences with religious, and cultural backgrounds, and how they have shaped past and present life.
Anti-Racist
As a white woman, I work to take the steps to be in active allyship with BIPOC communities and individuals. I have been on a journey of unpacking my own whiteness and the role I play in perpetrating white supremacy through direct or indirect use of my power and privilege. I commit to be open to feedback about ways in which my actions or words have caused harm and to create a safe space for BIPOC individuals in a historically unsafe, pathologizing, and stigmatizing setting. I commit to be culturally affirming in my practice. I commit to challenging racist actions in my practice and in my community.
Questions?
If you have questions or concerns, please email me at jessie@jessielewislcsw.com and I'll be happy to address them.
Anti-Diet Culture
I approach the relationship with food and exercise from an Intuitive Eating lens. I honor the Health at Every Size approach to understanding the overlap between weight and health care. I support folks in navigating a relationship to food, exercise and their body that is respectful, honors internal wisdom, and addresses personally meaningful goals for health.
Anti-Ableist
As an able-bodied and neurodiverse therapist, I believe in working to create safety and inclusion in the my practice and community for people who have cognitive or physical differences. I commit to being strengths-focused and to work on finding ways to live a full and meaningful life. I commit to being open to and supportive of people who have visible or invisible disabilities of all natures.
Contact Me
For inquiries and/or to schedule your initial visit, please e-mail me at jessie@jessielewislcsw.com. From there, I offer a free 15 minute conversation , to make sure I'm the right fit for you.