Why work with me

Choosing me as your mental health occupational therapist means that I will support your needs in a way that is trauma-informed and neurodiversity- affirming. 

Taking an individualized, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity affirming approach.

I help my clients though education, Acceptance, and individualized support.

Jessica received her education through the University of Illinois at Chicago and has an additional certification as a Certified Trauma & Resilience Practitioner through Starr Commonwealth. Jessica has also spent her OT career focusing on supporting the neurodivergent population.

  • MOT (Master Of Occupational Therapy)- University of Illinois at Chicago  
    Jessica studied occupational therapy with clinical rotations in school based practice and clinical outpatient pediatric practice.

  • OTD (Occupational Therapy Doctorate)- University of Illinois at Chicago
    Jessica received a doctorate specific to pediatric mental health. Her doctoral project was to create a resource guide for OTs promoting mental health in schools. Interested in accessing the guide? Make a request through the contact form.