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Jessica Lemer, LMFT

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationMinnesota
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Jessica

Jessica Lemer is a Minnesota-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 14 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and trauma.

Background and approach

She grounds her practice in client-centered care and a commitment to social justice and equality, creating a professional space where clients' perspectives are heard and respected.

Her approach blends empathic listening with evidence-based methods to address a variety of concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care challenges, autism spectrum considerations, blended family dynamics, chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, dissociation, and communication struggles.

Jessica works collaboratively with clients to build trusting therapeutic relationships and practical coping strategies, acknowledging that beginning therapy often requires courage and honoring that step toward change.

Integrating therapeutic approaches for online care



Internal Family Systems (IFS) invites clients to explore internal parts and their relationships, helping people understand conflicting feelings and find more compassionate internal balance; this approach can be useful for trauma responses, dissociation, and complex emotional patterns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's experience and creates a supportive, nonjudgmental space where personal goals and self-directed growth guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, blending methods when appropriate so the treatment plan feels tailored and workable for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to continue care despite geographic or scheduling constraints. These options allow licensed professionals to work with clients in different formats to support engagement, skill-building, and continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and trauma and abuse, plus related areas such as attachment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, dissociation, and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jessica emphasizes client-centered care and combines empathic listening with practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients explore feelings and develop coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of professional experience working with diverse clinical concerns and therapeutic approaches.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LMFT licensed in Minnesota with license number MN LMFT 3958.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Minnesota

Languages

English