Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett, LICSW, LCSW-C

Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience. She holds an LCSW-C in Maryland and an LICSW in the District of Columbia. Jessica focuses on practical ways to reduce stress and manage anxiety while addressing related concerns like depression and addiction.

She uses straightforward conversation and tailored goals to help people cope with life changes. Sessions often cover concrete skills for anger, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and everyday overwhelm. She aims to make each plan fit the person sitting in front of her.

Jessica also works with issues tied to trauma and grief. She helps people facing intimacy-related challenges and those navigating separation or divorce. Career strain, money worries, and mood concerns are frequent topics in her work.

Her approach includes methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. These methods are used to set clear goals, shift unhelpful patterns, and build motivation for change. Jessica emphasizes collaboration when choosing which approach to use.

She describes the first step toward change as an act of courage and offers steady, respectful support through that process. Her background across Maryland and the District of Columbia informs a practical, down-to-earth style. Clients can expect a calm, goal-oriented space to talk through challenges.

How Jessica's Approaches Work in Online Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems active. It is often used for anxiety, depression, mood regulation, and coping with life changes.

Motivational Interviewing centers on building a person’s own motivation to change. It helps people ambivalent about issues such as addictions or lifestyle shifts to find their own reasons for making different choices.

Solution-Focused Therapy targets what a person wants to achieve now and next. It emphasizes small, practical steps and measurable goals to create noticeable change quickly.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend approaches that fit. This collaborative planning helps shape sessions around what the client finds most useful.

Specific session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins, fewer travel demands, or scheduling around work and family. Licensed professionals can adapt these methods to work well in virtual settings while focusing on clear goals and practical skills.