Jessica Anne Deeb, LCSW, LLC
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***We are currently offering TeleHealth and phone sessions.***
I believe we are incredibly resilient, even when we feel anything but. I offer a warm and safe environment in which we both can share in a dialogue that encourages you to speak as your most authentic self so you can begin to move forward in your life. I work with adults (18 years old and up) and do individual, couples, and family counseling. Family counseling also includes working with an adult and their parent or two adult siblings. Because we live inter-connected, couples and family counseling is a very helpful tool for the complex dynamics of the most meaningful relationships of our lifetime. Addressing and restoring these key connections can shift how you thrive in relation to yourself, as well as all other relationships. My job is to make sure everyone is seen and heard equally, to facilitate a safe space for communication, and to clear a path for difficult issues to be worked through.
My special interests include: relationships, highly sensitive people, self-esteem/identity, existential issues around meaning, emotional eating, LGBTQIA+ issues, chronic illness/loss, and compassion fatigue. Please note, I provide exploratory counseling- I do not provide evaluations/letters of recommendation, etc.
My practice offers evening and weekend hours. I accept most major insurances and private pay based on a sliding scale that typically ranges from $70-125 for a 45 minute session.
I view my role in the counseling process as a “fellow traveler” on the very same road. I absolutely adore what I do, and my intention is to help you figure out your own answers. Talking with someone who really hears you- and helps you to hear yourself- often leads to different ways of interpreting and being in the world that provide relief and joy. Things can and do get better. I believe this, I have lived this, and I have watched others experience this.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Choosing a therapist that feels right to you is absolutely essential. Likewise, I will want to make sure that your needs and my expertise are a good fit. My goal is to help you get what you need out of counseling, even if what you need is a referral to another therapist/agency who specializes in a particular area or to someone with whom you may have a stronger connection with. Therefore, I welcome any questions you may like to ask about counseling or me before scheduling a session. I offer a free telephone consultation if you would like to discuss your interest in therapy in more detail.
Also, I have a gentle 12 year-old co-therapist/lab named Maggie Mae. Accommodations can be made if you are allergic or prefer not to have her in the room.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I received my Masters in Social Work from Florida State University in 2004 and my undergraduate degree from the University of Florida in 2002. I started working in private practice in 2004, joined Hospice in 2006, and then started my own practice in 2010. I have worked with people through all kinds of issues from a variety of backgrounds and age ranges. My previous experience includes undergraduate and graduate internships in drug and addiction programs, participating in UF's Arts in Medicine program at Shands Hospital, starting a poetry group at the women’s federal prison in Tallahassee, working at New York’s Omega Institute’s sister program- Teen Camp, providing counseling in homes and facilities through Hospice, joining Hospice's administrative Quality Improvement team, conducting a workshop at Florida's National Association for Social Workers yearly conference on Eastern approaches to therapy, presenting work-life trainings for different companies, and facilitating cancer support groups for eight years. I also orchestrated and provided care for my beloved grandmother over six years in her home, hospital, rehab, assisted living facility, and nursing home.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
I accept most major insurances as well as private pay based on a sliding scale that typically ranges from $70-125 for a 45 minute session.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Counseling sessions are traditionally 45 minutes long, but can be 60 minutes if you would like and are paying privately or if your insurance covers a longer session. (Please note, insurance does not cover two sessions in one day and usually does not cover more than one session in a week unless it is medically necessary.)
Provided there are no safety issues, it is completely up to you how frequently you attend therapy (i.e. weekly, a few times a month, or by setting an appointment as needed). Generally, when you are first getting started, weekly sessions are the most beneficial in order to have time to capture all your background information, influence accountability, and relieve immediate stressors.
The duration of therapy depends on what you are seeking. If you want fast resolutions to your situation, we can work in a style of therapy that is more short-term and goal focused. Others prefer to delve into the nature and roots of what’s bothering them in search of a deeper catharsis. And still others come to counseling for a mixture of both.