Jessica Matthews, MA, LPC
(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Jessica
About Me
Hi, I'm glad you are here! It is an honor to walk alongside you in the challenges of life. You will find that I am a calm, consistent, and encouraging presence amidst the chaos. I connect well with teens, young adults, and women facing a wide variety of issues. I have special interest in anxiety disorders, grief and loss, infertility, and adjustment. Other areas of interest include stress, trauma, identity, self-esteem, and Adult Children of Alcoholics. I often have clients share they feel relief, calmer, and more connected with themselves and those they care about. I offer a person-centered and hope-filled perspective as I design the process of therapy around each individual and genuinely believe change is possible. In my free time, I can be found spending time with my family outside hiking, biking, camping, and more. I also enjoy baking cookies (and eating them), trying new foods, and experiences.
Education & Experience
I received my MA, Counseling from Cornerstone University with an emphasis in Families. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan and EMDR Certified Therapist through EMDRIA. I have over 5 years of experience in the mental health field. As a Counselor, I have worked at a University counseling center, led grief groups, organized and led LGBTQ+ support groups, and currently oversee my own private counseling practice where I provide outpatient counseling via telehealth. I earned a BS in Biblical Studies with an emphasis in Philosophy and a BS in Ministry with an emphasis in Youth. I have over 10 years of experience working with teens in various settings including; as a Youth Director at area churches and have worked with multiple nonprofit organizations prioritizing teens and children in inner-city communities.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
I am a member of EMDRIA
Specialty Area
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self-Harm
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
Insurance
- Aetna
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Sliding Scale
- UnitedHealth
BCN, ASR, Meridian Health, McLaren, Beacon Health/Value Options, Carelon, Priority Health
