Jessica Beard, LICSW

Massachusetts · 5 years in practice

Jessica Beard is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts with five years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LICSW, Massachusetts: 126217 · expires May 2027
NPI: 1255028296 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Jessica

Jessica Beard is a licensed independent clinical social worker in Massachusetts with five years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship concerns. Jessica aims to meet each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.

Her approach centers on listening first and then tailoring a plan that fits the person's needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotional patterns in relationships and attachment.

Background and approach

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thoughts and shift toward meaningful action. Sessions tend to be practical and down-to-earth. Jessica works on concrete skills for coping, communication, and managing intense feelings.

She helps people make small changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning. She also supports those facing addictions, trauma and abuse, eating issues, parenting challenges, and career transition. Additional areas of focus include aging and geriatric issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and codependency concerns.

Jessica aims to create a calm working relationship where clients can try new ways of relating to themselves and others. She encourages realistic goals and follows each person's pace while offering steady guidance.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Coaching
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Jessica names

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Online support

How Jessica Uses Emotion and Behavior-Focused Methods Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice patterns in their emotions and how those patterns shape close relationships. It is useful when emotions lead to repeated conflicts or distance in important relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then taking actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides tools for changing unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose methods together. This collaborative process means the plan can shift as needs change and as people try different strategies.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer sessions, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and health needs while working with licensed professionals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and parenting challenges among other concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Jessica listens closely and creates a tailored plan. Sessions focus on practical coping skills, clearer communication, and emotional awareness.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional work experience as a licensed clinician in Massachusetts.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, practicing in Massachusetts.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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