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Jessica Oakley, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Jessica is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Jessica. View 8 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in New Jersey

Recent reviews

I am very pleased with my time with Jessica. She has been quite helpful in assisting me as I deal with various issues. She prescribes various methodologies that force me to better understand and accept my situation. We have worked through numerous worksheets which have been helpful to me in creating habits to reduce and minimize the tendencies I have to worry and stress. Jessica is resourceful, patient, and understands my situation and how to help remedy. Her feedback is candid, and she increasingly has challenged me to meet my goals and deal with my situation. I would recommend her to most anyone in my type of situation.

Reviewed June 2022

Jessica continues to do an excellent job of providing tools which, when used consistently, provide guidance and direction in dealing with issues I have (anxiety, stress, a feeling of not being able to control things, etc.). I have learned a great deal in working with Jessica. I am increasingly better at recognizing situations and dealing with them. Jessica is patient, and she listens to the issues, and responds accordingly. I have asked Jessica to hold me more accountable, where possible, to reaching my goals. We have recently revisited my original goals and are tweaking them to ensure progress in the weeks ahead. I appreciate Jessica's demeanor and her desire to understand the issues before prematurely coming up with an "answer". Jessica has been of great help to me. She has done a good job of retaining a great deal of background information that resurfaces over time, which Jessica is able to tie together.

Reviewed January 2022

More about Jessica

  • 5 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Hello and Welcome! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey as well as Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland. I received my Bachelor's degree in social work from The University of Georgia and my Master's in social work from The University of Maryland- Baltimore.

My counseling approach is individualized to each client based on their needs, life circumstances, and strengths. I utilize a variety of treatment modalities including but not limited to: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused therapy, and positive psychology. I have worked with people who have and/or are experiencing depression, anxiety, domestic violence, sexual assault, grief, life transitions/changes, college/work/parenting stress, and survivors of childhood sexual abuse. No matter what you are seeking therapy for, I hope that you will find me warm yet gently assertive in holding you accountable to help you reach the treatment goals that we will come up with together.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Domestic violence Family problems First responder issues Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Jessica Oakley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811415912.

  • LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05888600 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Jessica Oakley

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

8 reviews

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I am very pleased with my time with Jessica. She has been quite helpful in assisting me as I deal with various issues. She prescribes various methodologies that force me to better understand and accept my situation. We have worked through numerous worksheets which have been helpful to me in creating habits to reduce and minimize the tendencies I have to worry and stress. Jessica is resourceful, patient, and understands my situation and how to help remedy. Her feedback is candid, and she increasingly has challenged me to meet my goals and deal with my situation. I would recommend her to most anyone in my type of situation.

Reviewed June 2022

Jessica continues to do an excellent job of providing tools which, when used consistently, provide guidance and direction in dealing with issues I have (anxiety, stress, a feeling of not being able to control things, etc.). I have learned a great deal in working with Jessica. I am increasingly better at recognizing situations and dealing with them. Jessica is patient, and she listens to the issues, and responds accordingly. I have asked Jessica to hold me more accountable, where possible, to reaching my goals. We have recently revisited my original goals and are tweaking them to ensure progress in the weeks ahead. I appreciate Jessica's demeanor and her desire to understand the issues before prematurely coming up with an "answer". Jessica has been of great help to me. She has done a good job of retaining a great deal of background information that resurfaces over time, which Jessica is able to tie together.

Reviewed January 2022

I have made tremendous strides working with Jessica. I would highly recommend Jessica and this format.

Reviewed January 2022

Jessica has help me understand myself . Getting me through the the tougher parts of this life .

Reviewed August 2021

Jessica has worked hard to understand the myriad of emotions, issues, thoughts, challenges and aspirations I have. She listens very well, is patient and responds in kind with various ideas, forms, homework, all of which have, over time, helped my situation. Although there was, in the very beginning, concern that Jessica was not "seasoned" enough (based on perceived age difference), Jessica has demonstrated great capability, and has been able to respond to every issue raised, regardless of age. Jessica I think has been very good about bringing up things I have mentioned previously -- it is sometimes a fact raised or a discussion that took place between us months ago; but Jessica remembers and either draws back to, or applies these past lessons/conversations to what is taking place now. She does a good job of bringing up past tools, to reinforce their importance to learn (e.g., tools to instill mindfulness). Jessica is a very positive person which is very helpful; and yet Jessica freely discusses feelings that run the spectrum of emotion. And she takes the approach that all of us, in our own way, "feel this way" sometimes. I am very pleased with Jessica's approach and what we have accomplished so far. I know I have to do more of the "heavy lifting" when it comes to better dealing with my issues and challenges; but Jessica is there to provide the tools, guidance, and support needed. I appreciate her efforts and insights. I like her style of listening and suggesting as a colleague, rather than dictating solutions because she knows better. I am very pleased with Jessica’s performance and appreciate her efforts to help me.

Reviewed March 2021

Jessica Oakley is an amazing counselor. I feel as though I’m making great person Strides. It’s making a big difference in my overall well-being. Im looking forward to doing more work.

Reviewed August 2020

JESSICA IS AWESOME!

Reviewed May 2020

So far this is really working out for me. Jessica has been a great listening to my concerns. She is keeping me engaged. She is great at explaining the treatments we are working with. I’m looking forward to getting somewhere with my issues. I’m going to sign up for more sessions.

Reviewed January 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jessica Oakley offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Jessica Oakley works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Jessica Oakley speak?

Jessica Oakley speaks English.

How many years of experience does Jessica Oakley have?

Jessica Oakley has 5 years of experience.

Where is Jessica Oakley licensed to practice?

Jessica Oakley is licensed to practice in New Jersey.

Does Jessica Oakley accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Jessica Oakley does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Jessica Oakley offer?

Jessica Oakley offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Jessica Oakley?

Jessica Oakley can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Jessica Oakley?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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