Jessica Messersmith-Miller , LISW

Jessica Messersmith-Miller is a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Supervisor (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 16 years of experience supporting teens and adults through a wide range of challenges. She focuses on helping people struggling with addiction and recovery, anxiety and stress, depression and bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, grief and bereavement, relationship and family concerns, parenting difficulties, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and caregiver and aging issues. Her background also includes work with co-morbidity, codependency, first responder issues, and substance use concerns.

Jessica meets clients where they are and uses a flexible, individualized approach drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative strategies. She has experience delivering care in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient counseling, hospitals and hospice, jails, and alternative education, and she offers individual, couples, family, and group therapy for people ages 14 through adulthood.

Her practice emphasizes collaboration: she partners with clients to identify concrete goals, build practical skills, and create plans that fit each person s life and values. Jessica provides sessions by video and phone and is available for live chat and messaging to maintain connection between appointments. Reaching out for help is a meaningful first step, and she welcomes the opportunity to work with clients ready to make changes and find healthier ways forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client s priorities guide each session; this approach helps people clarify values and build motivation for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills for reducing anxiety, managing mood, and addressing addictive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy introduces simple attention and awareness practices that support emotional regulation, reduce rumination, and improve coping with stress and grief.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic journey. Jessica collaborates with each client to determine which strategies fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so treatment stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and those who prefer remote care. Jessica provides video calls and phone sessions for face-to-face conversation, along with live chat and text-based messaging for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between appointments. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and to access licensed professionals from home or work, while tailoring communication style to what feels most helpful for the individual.