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Jessica Lemer

Jessica Lemer

LMFT

Minnesota

Client-focused therapist helping people find clearer steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Minnesota / 3958
Experience
14 years
Languages
English
Location
Minnesota

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    • Collaborative approach
    • Practical tools
    • Trauma-informed care

    About Jessica

    Jessica Lemer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 14 years of experience. She centers her work on social justice, equality, and a client-focused way of working. She aims to create an open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. Jessica encourages those who are taking the first step toward therapy and acknowledges that reaching out takes courage.

    Jessica helps people manage stress and anxiety and work through depression. She also supports people navigating relationship challenges and family conflict. Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, and she addresses related concerns such as dissociation and attachment issues.

    She works from approaches that include Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. These methods are used to help people clarify goals, notice patterns of thought and behavior, and build practical steps forward. Jessica also brings elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to sessions when helpful.

    Her practice pays attention to specific concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care, blended family issues, and caregiver stress. She also has experience with body image, chronic illness and pain, and co-occurring conditions. Jessica adapts her approach to each person’s needs and situation.

    Sessions focus on collaboration and practical change rather than labels. Jessica listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people map small, doable steps toward better coping and clearer communication. She aims for straightforward, respectful work that fits day-to-day life.

  2. Therapeutic approaches and online care

    Jessica often uses Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change and set realistic goals, which can be useful for shifting habits or increasing motivation. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own experience, with the therapist listening closely and reflecting back what they hear to help clarify feelings and priorities.

    She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and try new behaviors. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking problems into manageable steps and testing small changes.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica aims to collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in about what feels useful and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.

    Confirm current session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or reducing the need to be on camera. Licensed professionals can tailor the pacing and tools to suit how someone prefers to meet and work.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

    Experience

    14+ years

    Listed in

    Minnesota

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse. Jessica also works with related concerns such as attachment issues, dissociation, and caregiver stress.

    How would you describe her therapeutic style?

    Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses practical conversation, active listening, and goal-focused work to help people move forward.

    What is her professional background?

    Jessica has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. Her work is guided by values of social justice and equality.

    What credential does she hold and where is she located?

    She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in Minnesota.

    Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

    Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.

    What session formats are available?

    Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. The therapist or platform can provide up-to-date session format details.

    How is cost 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 her?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions 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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