Jessica Hansmann, LCSW
About Me
My approach is warm, direct, and grounded in a deep understanding of how the mind and nervous system respond to fear, uncertainty, and a disrupted sense of safety. I work collaboratively, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and experiences. Even the most painful symptoms often began as ways of adapting to what life demanded. Together, we explore these patterns with curiosity and compassion, creating space for meaningful, lasting change. With attunement and respect for each person’s resilience, I help people move beyond survival and toward greater freedom, autonomy, and trust in themselves.
Education & Experience
Jessica earned her Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University, and is licensed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. She has provided treatment across outpatient, intensive outpatient, and partial hospitalization settings through her work at Westport Family Counseling, the Anxiety Institute, and Connecticut Center for Recovery. She supports individuals facing complex trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety disorders, substance use, and other co-occurring mental health conditions with advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic practices. Additionally, Jessica is a Certified Level 3 Usui Reiki Master and 200-hour Trauma-Informed Registered Yoga Teacher.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
