Jessica Slicer, LICSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Jessica
About Me
I'm Jessica (she/her), a licensed clinical social worker, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, EMDR therapist, and Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator. I offer individual therapy for adults and teens seeking meaningful, mind-body-centered healing. My approach to therapy is trauma-informed, collaborative, and rooted in both clinical expertise and deep respect for your lived experience. I support clients in reconnecting with their bodies, processing unresolved experiences, and cultivating greater emotional resilience. Whether you're navigating a life transition, feeling stuck, or working through anxiety, trauma, or relationship challenges, I provide a space to explore, heal, and grow at your own pace. I integrate Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, and trauma-sensitive yoga with traditional talk therapy to gently support your nervous system, foster a sense of safety in your body, and strengthen your capacity for self-trust. I believe that healing happens not only through insight, but also through attunement, presence, and the restoration of embodied safety. My practice is grounded in a social justice and an anti-oppressive framework. I acknowledge the impact of systemic injustice, intergenerational trauma, and identity-based harm—and I strive to offer inclusive, affirming, and human-centered care for people of all backgrounds.
Education & Experience
Training: Cambridge Health Alliance, a Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital Work Experience: McLean Hospital’s outpatient, residential and partial hospitalization trauma programs Education: Master of Social Work, Boston College Graduate Certificate in International Conflict Resolution, University of Massachusetts-Boston BA in International Relations with Certificates in European Studies and Global Cultures, University of Wisconsin-Madison Trainings & Certifications: EMDR Basic Training Somatic Experiencing International Cognitive Processing Therapy certified provider Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator Trainings in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Compassion-Focused Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Chronic Pain
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Expats
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Veterans/Military
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance