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Jessica Van Horn

LMSW

Compassionate practical support for life changes

  • Strengths focused
  • Skill building
  • Outcome oriented

About Jessica

Jessica Van Horn is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of professional experience. She helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation. She encourages clients to build on their strengths and take concrete steps toward a more satisfying life.

Jessica centers sessions on what each person brings to the room. She listens for practical goals and works with clients to set small, achievable steps. Conversations focus on coping skills, clearer communication, and improving daily routines that affect mood and relationships.

Her work includes attention to eating and food-related issues alongside challenges such as body image, substance use, and chronic illness. Jessica also supports people working through relationship strain, family of origin concerns, and life transitions like separation or adoption-related questions.

She favors a collaborative style that respects the client as the expert in their own story. Jessica aims to boost confidence and motivation through steady encouragement and problem-solving. Sessions often emphasize real-world habits and skills people can use between meetings.

Clients can expect straightforward language and a focus on practical change. Jessica invites people to take the first step and offers steady support as they try new strategies and rebuild routines.

Therapeutic approaches and working online

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and real-life changes. One common approach involves building coping strategies and problem-solving steps to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and support recovery from substance use or addictive behaviors. This helps people develop routines and small habits that make daily life easier. Another focus is addressing body image and eating-related concerns through gradual behavior changes and self-awareness work that target triggers and improve mealtime routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts plans over time based on what helps most, so the process feels tailored and cooperative rather than fixed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful when someone prefers not to be on camera or needs lower-bandwidth options. A conversation during intake will clarify which formats are offered and how they can best support your day-to-day life.

License and NPI

LMSW Michigan · No. 6801109188
NPI1659888329

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersParanoiaPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and motivation issues. She also addresses eating and food-related issues, body image, and relationship or family concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Jessica uses a collaborative, strengths-based approach that focuses on setting practical goals. Sessions emphasize coping skills, clearer communication, and actionable steps between meetings.

What is her professional background?

Jessica has eight years of professional experience working with clients on mental health and addiction-related concerns. Her work has included helping people with grief, motivation, and confidence.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Master Social Worker, abbreviated LMSW, licensed in Michigan. Her practice is based in Michigan.

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

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options with the platform or during the booking process before scheduling.

How are fees handled for therapy?

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.

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