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Jessica Baes

Jessica Baes

LCSW

California

Helping people find direction and confidence

Profile summary

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, California · LCSW98262
NPI
1164299301
Experience
4 years
Languages
English
Location
California

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Career and workplace
  • Self-esteem support

About Jessica

Jessica Baes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of experience based in California. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, career challenges, and major life changes. Jessica emphasizes that each person knows their own story and brings strengths to the work of change. She aims to support people who want clearer direction and more confidence in everyday life.

Jessica uses straightforward, collaborative sessions. She listens first, then helps clients pick small, practical steps they can try between meetings. Sessions often focus on what is most useful right now - coping skills, clearer communication, or managing work strain. She avoids paperwork or documentation requests and does not provide letters or forms for legal, medical, or employment needs.

Her background includes training at the University of Southern California and practice as a California LCSW. That combination shapes a practice rooted in real-world problems and workable strategies. Jessica draws on several approaches to match the person in front of her, rather than using a single fixed method.

People who reach out typically want help with daily stress, moving through a life transition, or restoring confidence after a setback. Jessica often supports caregivers, people facing chronic health challenges, and those dealing with guilt or workplace issues. Her style is direct, warm, and focused on achievable change.

Clients are invited to set goals together and try tools that fit their routines. The work is paced to each person’s needs and life demands, with an emphasis on practical gains and clearer next steps.

How Jessica’s approaches can fit online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to you. It helps when people want a supportive space to make sense of feelings and choose their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety or manage stress. It tends to be goal-oriented and practical for problems like work strain or persistent worry.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will talk with each person about what they want to change and which methods might help most. Together they set goals and adjust strategies as progress and life circumstances evolve.

Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use tools learned in sessions right away in their daily routines. Licensed professionals and therapists tailor the length and focus of meetings so the work fits each person’s needs and practical constraints.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

Jessica helps people address stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. She also works with caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, identifying strengths, and trying small, doable steps that fit daily life.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of clinical experience working as a clinician in California. That practice includes supporting people with workplace stress and personal life transitions.

What credentials and region apply?

She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on factors tied to location and scheduling.

What should I do to begin?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability to begin the process.

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