About Jessica
I always answered a therapist when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up.
I've held a natural interest in holistic health throughout my wellness journey. Along the way, I've observed the parallels between yoga, meditation, and mental health. This has led me to recognize the significance of being in harmony with life's natural rhythms while fostering connections with oneself and others. I firmly believe that genuine healing occurs through a mind-body approach.
My perfect
weekend morning
enjoying a cup of coffee, then heading on a hike.
Professional Background
Education & Clinical Training
Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, in progress, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Master of Science in Counseling and Mental Health, University of Pennsylvania.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience Concentration, Temple University.
Licenses & Primary Certifications
Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania
Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey
Licensed Professional Counselor in Delaware
Florida Telehealth Provider
National Board Certified Counselor
Telemental Health Certified
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma and Recovery-sensitive Yoga and Mindfulness
Certified Yoga Teacher
Radiance Sutras® 500 Hour Instinctive Meditation Teacher
Philadelphia Society of Clinical Psychologists
American Psychological Association
National Board of Certified Counselors
Pranava School of Meditation
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pennsylvania Medicine
Shambhala Meditation Center
Beck Institute for Cognitive Therapy
University of Pennsylvania
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Student Health and Counseling Wellness Center University of Pennsylvania (ShaC, formerly CAPS)
The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Introduction to Instinctive Meditation, Penn Medicine
Holistic Counseling and Professional Development, Executive Program in School and Mental Health Counseling University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Virtual Workshop: Guided Mindful Meditation, University of Pennsylvania
Holistic Therapy for Anxiety, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
Establishing a Healthy Meditation Practice, A Live Conversation with Dr. Lorin Roche
Break on Through to Wellness Expo, Cooks Who Care
Trauma-informed Yoga for Psychiatric Residents, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
Consultation and Collaboration, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania
Trauma-informed Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, Studio 34 Yoga Healing Arts
Yoga for Depression, Anxiety and Chronic Stress, Wake Up Yoga Philadelphia & Sonic Yoga New York City
Anxiety Disorders for Training Clinicians, University of Pennsylvania
Professional Development for Psychotherapists, University of Pennsylvania
Psychotherapy and Mental Health Yoga, University of Pennsylvania
Trauma-informed Mindfulness, PA Private Practice Network
Benefits of Daily Mindfulness, NorthStar Conference
Promoting Wellness and Access to Effective Care for Individuals with Bipolar Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD: From Assessment to Intervention
The Heart of Exposure-Based Therapy for OCD: Understanding and Treating OCD through a Holistic Approach to ERP
Creating Well-Being In the Larger Context of Earth, Animal, and Humans
Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), 27 Hours
Chain Analysis: How to Help Clients Make and Sustain Changes
Understanding Emotion Dysregulation in Complex Clinical Cases
CBT Approaches to Treating Clients with Perfectionism and Imposter Syndrome
Affirming Care for Ethical Non-Monogamy
Habit Reversal Training for Skin-Picking & Hair-Pulling
Using Exposure-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Treat Social Anxiety
Being an Anti-oppressive Therapist: Effective Practices for Working with LGBTQIA+ People of Color
Postpartum Depression, Perinatal Loss and Grief, & Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
Topics in Human Sexuality
500 Hour Instinctive Meditation Teacher Training
Ethics in Mental Health Supervision
Hakomi Mindful Somatic Psychotherapy: An Experiential Introduction to The Principles and Loving Presence, Hakomi Institute
Trans Affirming Care
Narratives and Trauma Healing
Safe Yoga Practices for Cancer and Chronic Disease
Hoarding disorder: Current Understanding and Treatment Considerations
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Penn Program for Mindfulness
Supervision and the New Professional: How to Navigate the Pre-Licensure Process for Supervisors and Supervisees
Yoga Therapy Essentials, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Advanced Nutritional and Integrative Medicine for Mental Health Professionals
Crucial Steps to Decolonize Therapy
The Impact of Trauma on Interpersonal Relationships
Be the Change - A Conscious Discussion Around Race Relations for Yoga Teachers
Instinctive Meditation™ 200 Hour Radiance Sutras Certified Meditation Teacher
Telemental Health Certification, Person Centered Tech
Practicing Via Telemental Health I, II, III, IV
Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and Tapping, Evidence-Based, Mind-Body Treatment Approach to the Anxiety Spectrum Disorders
Meditation Teacher Training, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills with Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
Instinctive Meditation, Esalen Institute, Big Sur, California
Trauma Theory
The 10 Core Competencies of Trauma, PTSD, Grief & Loss
Meditation Teacher Training, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health
Mindfulness, Healing and Transformation, Jon Kabat Zinn, Ph.D.
Yoga and Mindfulness Clinical Interventions for Anxiety, Depression and Trauma, Mary NurrieStearns, LCSW, RYT
Restorative Yoga Training Intensive
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Intensive Training & Certification
Shame Shields: The Armor We Use to Protect Ourselves and Why It Doesn’t Serve Us, Brene Brown PhD, LMSW
Deeper Training for Yoga Teachers
Trauma and Recovery Sensitive Yoga and Mindfulness
