Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Jessica Bigelsen, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06034600
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 11332-C
- NPI
- 1427553015
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Jessica supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBTQ+ concerns
- Grief and loss
About Jessica
Jessica Bigelsen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and intimacy-related issues. Jessica also addresses related struggles such as abandonment, attachment concerns, communication problems, and caregiving stress.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. She helps people name what feels hard, identify patterns that keep problems going, and try manageable steps that can change daily life. Sessions aim to be a place for honest talk and problem solving rather than jargon or long lectures.
Jessica pays attention to how relationships, health, and life transitions affect stress and mood. She will discuss how chronic illness, caregiver roles, or aging pressures might be part of the picture. She also works with concerns linked to body image, cancer, and co-morbid medical and mental health issues.
When working on intimacy or relationship-related worries she focuses on communication, boundaries, and clearer expectations. For trauma and grief she helps people pace difficult material and build coping strategies that fit daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English. Jessica practices in New Jersey and uses a subscription payment system that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and daily habits that feed anxiety and stress. This method breaks problems into small steps and uses simple experiments to test new ways of coping.Another approach she uses addresses trauma and grief by pacing difficult material. Sessions focus on building steady coping skills, managing strong emotions, and creating predictable steps for recovery rather than pushing through everything at once.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will discuss goals, preferences, and daily routines to decide which techniques to try first. She adjusts methods over time based on what helps in real life and what clients find practical.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when mornings or work breaks are tight. Talk with her during the matching process about how to fit sessions into your routine and which approach might suit your situation.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Nevada
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, grief and intimacy-related problems. Additional focus areas include attachment, caregiving stress, body image, and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward. She helps people name patterns, set small goals, and try concrete steps to change everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship issues.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey. She practices in New Jersey.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription payment system that can be canceled at any time and pricing varies with location.
How do I get started with a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers