Jessica Lea, LCSW

Jessica Lea, LCSW, grew up in southern Oregon in the Rogue Valley. She moved to Portland to attend college, earning her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Portland. She went on to obtain her Master of Social Work degree from Portland State University. She has many years of experience working in the Portland Metro area as a therapist, social worker, behavioral health consultant, case manager, and skills trainer.

Jessica offers therapy sessions for adults and teens age 14 and up. She frequently helps her patients challenge and reshape the thought patterns contributing to their anxiety or depression, cope with chronic pain or illness, and navigate conflict with their family, friends, or partner. She is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, allowing her to choose the one that best meets the needs of each person.

- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Collaborative Problem-Solving
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
- Exposure Therapy
- Person-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Mindfulness

Jessica’s experience enables her to quickly assess patients, understand the root cause of their problems, and offer realistic and tangible solutions. She begins by asking questions and listening. Then she works closely with her patients to identify strategies they can use to break cycles of unhealthy behavior and create positive changes in their lives. As they move forward with implementing those strategies, Jessica is there every step of the way to offer empathy, direction, and support.