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Jessica Wiles

Jessica Wiles

LISW

Ohio

Practical support for stress and change

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.2304237-SUPV
Experience
3 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

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    • Motivational approach
    • Goal focused
    • Ohio licensed LISW

    About Jessica

    Jessica Wiles is a licensed independent social worker who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. She uses straightforward, practical conversation to help you figure out next steps. Her approach is warm and respectful, and she works to meet each person where they are.

    Jessica draws on Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Therapy to support people in finding their own reasons to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to develop concrete coping steps. Mindfulness tools are offered to help reduce worry and settle the body during stressful moments.

    Her background includes three years as a licensed social worker in Ohio and experience supporting people who have faced trauma and abuse. She has worked with parents and professionals navigating adoption and foster care questions, and with people managing panic attacks, ADHD, and communication challenges.

    Jessica pays attention to practical goals like improving communication, managing anger, or returning to work after a setback. Sessions tend to focus on short-term plans and what can be tried between meetings. She emphasizes collaboration, treating each person as the expert on their life while offering background and options to try.

    People who choose her often want clear tools they can use right away and a calm, nonjudgmental guide through change. She encourages small steps and checks in on what is working, adjusting the plan as needed.

  2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

    Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building trust so people feel heard and understood; online sessions still prioritize that respectful, nonjudgmental conversation and follow the pace the client sets. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change by asking reflective questions and supporting small, realistic steps; this works well in online talks where decisions and goals are shaped together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and creates specific practices to change patterns, which translates into clear homework and check-ins between sessions.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust plans if something is not helpful. The focus is on what the client wants to accomplish and which tools best support that work.

    The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove commute time so therapy fits around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can use these benefits to help people practice skills between sessions and keep progress moving forward.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issues

    Also works with

    Family conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careCommunication problemsHearing impairedPanic disorder and panic attacksYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    3+ years

    Listed in

    Ohio

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

    Common concerns include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting and family questions, grief, anger, self esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

    What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

    The therapist uses a mix of client-centered listening, Motivational Interviewing, CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to help people set goals and try practical steps between sessions.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has three years of experience as a licensed social worker practicing in Ohio.

    What credentials and location are listed?

    She holds an LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.

    Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

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

    What session formats are available?

    The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm available formats when you schedule to ensure they meet your needs.

    How does pricing or payment work?

    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?

    Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then 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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