Jessica Factor, LISW

Jessica Factor is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions. She has ten years of experience supporting adults through chronic illness, caregiver strain, workplace challenges, relationship concerns, and the uncertainty that often comes with midlife changes. Jessica aims to make the first steps feel manageable and less overwhelming.

Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear skills like cognitive-behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, and distress tolerance. She talks with people about what is happening now, what matters most to them, and small steps that can make daily life easier.

Jessica describes her style as calm and nonjudgmental. She prioritizes creating a comfortable space where people can speak openly. Early meetings are low-pressure and start with what brought someone to therapy and how they want things to be different.

She also helps clients connect with useful programs and community resources when those supports are needed. Part of her work is coaching people to advocate for themselves in medical, work, or caregiving settings.

Overall, Jessica aims to reduce isolation and give people tools to cope with change. She encourages clients to try practical skills together and build on small successes over time.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Jessica often uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. These methods break problems into small, concrete steps and teach practical strategies for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and managing daily tasks.

She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people build present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Mindfulness can be useful for managing stress, coping with chronic illness, and facing grief without getting overwhelmed.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, worries, and preferences, and then suggest techniques to try. Clients and the therapist decide collaboratively which skills fit best and adjust the plan as needed.

Practical benefits of online therapy depend on the session options available with this therapist. Please confirm which formats she currently offers before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings and bring immediate examples into the conversation.