Therapist profile
Jess Quessenberry, LMFT
California
Licensed MFT - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Michigan / 4101006824; LMFT, California / 139169
- NPI1477003747
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationCalifornia
About
- Anger management
- Relationship conflict
- Mindfulness tools
About Jess
Jess Quessenberry is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with eight years of clinical experience. Jess works with adults on practical problems like anger, anxiety, stress, relationship conflict, parenting strain, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity. Sessions are conversational and low-key, with space for plain talk and occasional humor.
Jess keeps things straightforward in sessions. They listen first, then help people name what’s getting in the way. Therapy often focuses on patterns that keep anger and resentment alive, communication habits that spark conflict, and coping strategies for overwhelming feelings.
Techniques come from several therapy approaches. Jess draws on client-centered methods to center the person’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Mindfulness methods are included to help with grounding during intense moments.
Narrative and psychodynamic ideas are also part of Jess’s work when stories from the past matter to current reactions. The goal is practical: reduce snap reactions, build clearer communication, and help people make different choices when they feel triggered.
Jess describes their style as casual and occasionally humorous. They welcome direct language and aim to create a setting where clients can be frank about anger, sexuality, identity, or past trauma without worry. People interested in starting are asked to complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Jess commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on the client’s experience; this approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that fuel anger, and then to practice different responses. Mindfulness Therapy is offered to teach grounding and present-moment skills that reduce reactivity during stressful moments.Finding the right combination of methods is part of the work. Jess treats the choice of approach as collaborative, matching methods to the client’s goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. That means trying things out, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. If you need specific session formats, confirm those options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular check-ins, try shorter check-ins when time is tight, or use video when seeing facial cues matters. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, client-centered listening, and mindfulness exercises to work well over distance.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does Jess work with?
Jess helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and reactions to other people’s anger. The focus is on practical ways to respond differently.
What is Jess’s approach in sessions?
Sessions are conversational and direct. Jess uses client-centered listening alongside CBT and mindfulness techniques to change thoughts, habits, and reactions.
How long has Jess been practicing?
Jess has eight years of clinical experience as an LMFT working with adult concerns such as anxiety, trauma, grief, and anger.
Where is Jess licensed to practice?
Jess holds LMFT credentials in Michigan and California and practices from California.
Can I work with Jess if I live outside the United States?
Jess accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Jess?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.