Jessica Lemer, LMFT
Compassionate, practical therapy for everyday struggles
Details
| Name | Jessica Lemer |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMFT |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 14 |
About Jessica
Jessica Lemer is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota. She has 14 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Jessica aims to make the first step into therapy feel doable and will meet you respectfully where you are.
Her work is grounded in client-centered care. Sessions focus on what matters to each person, using listening and gentle guidance to sort through thoughts and feelings.
Background and approach
People can expect straightforward conversation about real problems and practical ways to try things differently between sessions. Jessica also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe difficult stories about themselves. Narrative approaches look at how life events are made sense of and open space to consider alternative meanings.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when helpful to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. She takes a values-based approach informed by a belief in social justice and equality. That shapes how she honors identity, culture, and life context in therapy conversations.
Clients are invited to shape goals and pace in collaboration with her. Typical sessions may include talking through an immediate concern, practicing a skill, or reflecting on recurring patterns. Jessica works with many focus areas, including attachment, adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and dissociation, and tailors the approach to each person.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Internal Family Systems: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jessica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jessica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and client-centered work online
Narrative Therapy helps people rewrite the stories they tell about themselves. In short conversations therapists notice dominant storylines, look for exceptions, and invite new ways of understanding difficult events. This can be useful for relationship patterns, attachment concerns, or coping after trauma.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following the person's lead. Sessions emphasize what the individual wants to address and move at a pace that feels comfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) adds a practical layer by identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes when that approach fits the goals.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss the options and try methods that match the client's goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful and what produces progress in day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing contact between sessions. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other busy schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and body image.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, with straightforward conversation and active listening. She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through thoughts and feelings and set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Jessica has 14 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. That background includes supporting people through anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in Minnesota. She practices as a marriage and family therapist in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Jessica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let people choose what fits their schedule and communication preferences.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing will be visible during the sign-up and matching process.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability. The matching steps guide you through selecting session preferences.
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