Jessica Prescott
Licensed Therapist, MS, LCMHC
Licensed in Missouri, North Carolina and Vermont
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Get to know Jessica
- Why I specialize in trauma
- It's very important to me that you understand your responses to trauma make sense, and that recovery is achievable. My connection to this work comes from a genuine commitment to support people through some of life's most difficult experiences. That's what drew me to trauma, and it's what keeps me here.
- How I create a safe, supportive environment
- When we first begin working together, you can expect a space where you feel heard, respected, and never judged. I believe healing happens through a strong therapeutic relationship, so I take the time to get to know you, move at a pace that feels comfortable, and work collaboratively throughout the process.
- What I want to help members see in themselves
- I want you to see what I've seen again and again: people are far more resilient than they realize. Whatever you've been through, the weight you're carrying now is not the weight you'll carry forever. My job is to help you find that strength and move toward lasting healing.
- My message to you if you are struggling right now
- You're not alone, and healing is possible. You don't have to carry the weight of your experiences by yourself. With the right support, you can regain a sense of safety, confidence, and hope, and I'd be honored to be part of that journey.
About
Clinical expertise
- Trauma
- Complex Trauma
- PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
Special focus areas
- Childhood abuse and neglect
- Sexual assault
- Intimate partner violence
- Relational and attachment trauma
- Stalking and harassment
- Complex trauma (CPTSD)
- Traumatic grief
- Birth trauma and pregnancy loss
- Serious car or transportation accidents
- Medical or health-related trauma
- Natural disasters
- Community violence
- Other types of trauma
Cultural competencies
I have experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including members of the LGBTQIA plus community and people from a variety of cultural and racial identities. In my work, I strive to create an affirming, culturally responsive space where each client feels respected, understood and safe to explore their experiences without judgment.
Languages
English
Education
- MS, College Of St. Joseph (2011)
Insurance
Plans accepted by Jessica
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, and more...
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