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Jessica Barnes, LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jessica

Jessica Barnes is an Indiana-licensed LCSW with 14 years of clinical experience who works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family conflict, and a range of other concerns including ADHD and addiction.

Background and approach

She draws on a broad background that includes crisis management, home-based care, telehealth, and traditional clinical settings to tailor support to each person's needs. Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy,Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and emotionally focused techniques to address mood disorders, anger, intimacy and communication difficulties, and grief.

Jessica aims to build on each client’s strengths while helping them develop practical skills for coping, emotion regulation, and improved connection with others. Jessica practices from a collaborative, client-centered stance that respects each person’s expertise about their own life.

She focuses on creating realistic goals, identifying patterns that cause distress, and supporting clients as they try new strategies for managing symptoms and navigating life changes.

How Jessica’s Approaches Translate to Online Sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters most to them and practice actions that align with those values while learning to notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them. This approach can be useful for people facing stress, life changes, or patterns of avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and homework, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) targets attachment and relationship patterns by helping people recognize, express, and respond to emotions in ways that strengthen connection and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains focused and relevant. She emphasizes drawing on each person’s strengths while teaching concrete skills that support long-term coping and interpersonal growth.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain consistency in care, practice skills between sessions, and access therapy from wherever the client is located within the provider’s service area.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, addictions, trauma and ADHD, among other areas listed in her specialties.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining skill-building approaches like CBT and DBT with emotion-focused and acceptance-based methods to help clients meet goals.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 14 years of experience across clinical settings, home-based care, crisis management, and telehealth work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Indiana with license number IN LCSW 34008235A.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Services are offered in English only and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the best way to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English