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Jessica Colangelo

Jessica Colangelo

LICSW

Massachusetts

Practical, strengths-focused support for life changes

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW
License
LICSW, Massachusetts / LICSW116645
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Massachusetts

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    • Strengths-based approach
    • Motivation-focused work
    • Practical coping tools

    About Jessica

    Jessica Colangelo is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She approaches sessions with respect for each person’s story and strengths. She encourages small steps that feel doable and says the first move toward help takes courage.

    Jessica uses a mix of practical tools and listening. She draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve uncertainty and find internal motivation. She also uses Client-Centered methods to prioritize what matters to the individual in the room.

    Her work often focuses on everyday struggles like career pressure, feelings of isolation, and low self-esteem. She also supports people dealing with grief, attachment concerns, and social anxiety. Jessica keeps things straightforward and goal-focused when that is useful, and she slows down when people need time to process emotions.

    With 12 years of experience, Jessica brings familiarity with common life transitions and recurring patterns that block progress. Her sessions tend to mix talk, practical steps, and check-ins about what's working. She helps people identify small, achievable changes and build from there.

    Jessica is licensed in Massachusetts as an LICSW. Sessions are conducted in English. If a reader wants to begin, they can use the Start Therapy flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. Approaches that translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people clarify what they want to change and build their own reasons to move forward. It uses guided conversation to resolve mixed feelings and can help with goals like improving mood, work habits, or relationships.

    Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and follows the client’s pace so people feel heard while they sort through difficult decisions.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers practical exercises and short experiments that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety or lift mood.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That conversation guides which methods are emphasized and how sessions are structured, so the plan fits the individual.

    Online therapy can make fitting sessions into a busy week easier. It can reduce travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are offered. The focus remains on practical strategies and regular follow-up that fit into daily life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteem

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Massachusetts

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    Jessica helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family strain, career difficulties, grief, self-esteem, and related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety.

    What is the general therapy style here?

    Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. Jessica emphasizes listening, practical steps, and helping clients find their own motivation and next moves.

    How much experience does the therapist have?

    She has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of common life and mood concerns.

    What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

    Jessica holds an MA and is licensed as an LICSW in Massachusetts.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?

    Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography did not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone, video, or in-person sessions are offered.

    How are costs handled for sessions?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with this therapist?

    Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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