I’m Glad you found me.

Reaching out for therapy can feel vulnerable.

Maybe you've been thinking about it for months.

Maybe you're used to taking care of everyone else.

Maybe part of you wonders if your problems are “bad enough” to need help.

You don't have to wait until you're completely overwhelmed before asking for support.

I'm Jessica Burgess, LMSW, and I've spent 20 years working in the mental health field, with a particular focus on women's mental health.

My professional journey began in outpatient mental health, where I saw firsthand how stress and trauma can affect our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and relationships.

That experience shaped the way I practice today.

I don't believe therapy should be about simply surviving the next difficult day.

I want to help you understand why you respond the way you do, where your patterns come from, and what you can do differently.

“Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.”
— Joubert Botha

 Education & Credentials

  • Masters in Social Work, Grand Valley State University 2006

  • Bachelors in Interpersonal Communications, Western Michigan University, 2002

  • LMSW

Continued training

I believe good therapists never stop learning.

I've pursued specialized training in women's mental health, perinatal mood disorders, grief, CBT, and Internal Family Systems.

I've also had the opportunity to participate in training with David Kessler, a nationally recognized grief expert, and Richard Schwartz, creator of Internal Family Systems.

My goal is to continually expand the tools I can offer clients so therapy can be personalized to what you need.