- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Jessica
Jessica Otton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with nine years of clinical experience. She began her social work training at Florida Gulf Coast University, earning both a Bachelor and Master of Social Work.
Jessica has spent much of her career in medical social work and hospice care, and she has supported people through a wide range of life challenges. Her background includes work in hospice settings across in-patient, home, and nursing home environments.
Background and approach
She has also worked in substance abuse rehabilitation and independent practice, supporting clients with grief, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. That breadth informs how she sees stress, loss, and caregiver strain. Jessica uses a strengths-based way of working and draws from cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused methods.
Sessions tend to be practical and goal-oriented while keeping attention on what each person already does well. She aims to build a trusting relationship where people feel safe to share hard topics. Parents often find her approach useful for navigating family tensions, parenting stress, and behavior concerns.
She also supports people coping with anxiety, depression, addiction, anger, and major life transitions. Her experience with aging and caregiver stress can help people facing long-term care decisions or chronic health issues in the family. Jessica offers sessions in English and practices throughout Florida.
She brings a calm, down-to-earth style and focuses on collaborative problem solving so people can make changes that fit their daily lives.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Approaches Jessica lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online care and parenting support
Jessica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. That approach breaks problems into concrete steps and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety or manage mood. Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and can help parents understand how their own history shapes interactions with their children.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. They collaborate to try an approach and adjust it over time rather than sticking to a single method.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for more traditional hour sessions and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day. Live chat and messaging are good for shorter check-ins, ongoing support between sessions, or people who prefer writing. These formats offer flexibility for parents and caregivers juggling appointments, work, and household responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, relationship strain, and challenges related to parenting and caregiving.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is strengths-based and practical. She uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and try small changes that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of direct practice experience, including many years in medical social work, hospice care, substance abuse settings, and independent practice.
What are her credentials and practice region?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and she practices in the state of Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are sessions available to international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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