Jessica Van Horn

Jessica Van Horn is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, addictions, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and motivation struggles. She also supports people dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, and the practical fallout of life changes.

Jessica takes a straightforward approach in sessions. She treats clients as experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on clear, manageable steps rather than abstract theory. Sessions cover what’s happening now and what can be tried between meetings.

Her background includes years working in settings where people cope with trauma, substance issues, and complicated family histories. That experience informs how she helps with issues like abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, chronic illness and pain, and family of origin problems. She pays attention to patterns that keep people stuck, such as codependency or communication breakdowns.

In practical terms Jessica helps people identify realistic goals and small behavior changes they can maintain. She talks through commitment concerns, relationship communication, and steps to improve sleep and daily routine. For those facing grief or separation she offers steady, goal-focused support.

Sessions are offered in English. Jessica works from the state designation LMSW and practices in Michigan. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking so they know what formats are available.

How evidence-based approaches can work online

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear, practical steps. One common approach is behavioral activation, which breaks larger goals into small, achievable actions to lift mood and increase motivation. This method can help when depression, low motivation, or grief make daily life feel heavy.

Another approach often used is skills-based coping work that targets stress and anxiety. That involves learning and practicing specific tools for managing worry, improving sleep, and handling cravings or urges related to addiction. These skills are taught in session and then applied between meetings for real-world practice.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the early work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques match their goals, preferences, and daily realities. That collaboration includes checking progress and adjusting methods if something isn’t working.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, or avoiding travel time on a workday. They also allow consistent appointments when schedules or mobility are challenging. Ask about available formats when you start the matching process.