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- CBT
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Jessica
Certified Social Worker in Private Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) in South Dakota with 12 years of direct therapy experience. Jessica Shaffer helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
Jessica works plainly and directly. She focuses on practical steps you can try between sessions. Sessions may include problem-solving, short-term focused work, and talking through traumatic experiences when that fits the person's needs.
She describes her main methods as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Jessica uses these approaches to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, strengthen motivation for change, and identify concrete next steps when life feels stuck.
Jessica has been working in mental health since 2003 and began practicing therapy in 2011. Her background includes individual and group work with youth and adults who have experienced various types of trauma. She also has experience providing crisis-focused care in a locked correctional setting.
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Black Hills State University and a Master of Social Work from Newman University. She holds the CSW-PIP credential in South Dakota. To get started she asks people to use the service matching steps to schedule an initial session.
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Approaches used in online sessions
Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep struggles. Trauma-Focused Therapy helps people process traumatic events and reduce their ongoing impact through structured approaches and repeated, supported work.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want to change and build commitment to specific steps. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is part of the work together. The therapist and client review goals and pick methods that match those goals and the client’s pace.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a day, or reducing the need to arrange childcare. Therapists generally work with clients to choose session length and structure that match practical needs and treatment goals.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
South Dakota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and family problems, sleep and parenting issues, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does she use?
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions aim to identify practical steps and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of therapy experience and has worked in mental health since 2003. Her background includes individual and group work and crisis care in a correctional facility.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential CSW-PIP, which stands for Certified Social Worker in Private Independent Practice, and practices in South Dakota.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the service matching details for your area.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.