Therapist profile
Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett, LICSW, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C clinician - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLICSW, LCSW-C
- LicenseLCSW-C, Maryland / 05736; LICSW, District of Columbia / LC302645
- NPI1871601799
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- CBT techniques
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution focused work
About Jessica
Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and an LCSW-C in Maryland with over 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, family conflict, and anger. Sessions are practical and direct, aimed at helping people manage problems that affect daily life.
She uses straightforward techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and change them step by step. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people are weighing change or feeling stuck, helping them clarify what matters and build momentum. Solution-Focused Therapy helps keep sessions goal oriented and action forward so progress feels practical.
Jessica has spent two decades in clinical roles and community settings. That background shows in how she structures conversations and follows through on concrete next steps. She draws on experience with grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting challenges, and career or financial stressors.
In sessions she talks through what’s been tried, what’s working, and what can be adjusted. She helps people improve communication, set boundaries, and reduce the intensity of anger or reactive responses. Work on mood disorders, bipolar, ADHD, intimacy-related issues, and adoption or foster care concerns is also part of her practice.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How sessions work
How Jessica uses CBT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused work online
Jessica commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior that increase anger or anxiety and then practice different responses. CBT sessions focus on specific situations, skill practice, and small behavior changes that lower reactivity over time. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about making changes. It helps clarify personal reasons for change and builds motivation without pressure. Solution-Focused Therapy keeps work practical by identifying small, achievable goals and tracking progress between sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, try techniques, and adjust based on what helps. This collaborative process aims to match tools to real-life needs rather than use a single fixed method. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work or family breaks are easier to arrange. These practical benefits often help people keep consistency while they practice new ways of handling anger and stress.Areas of focus
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She helps people manage anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, as well as grief and trauma.
What style of therapy does she use for anger?
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to reduce reactivity and build practical skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has over 20 years of professional experience in clinical and community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW and LCSW-C credentials, with the LCSW-C licensed in Maryland and the LICSW in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
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.