JESSICA BURGE, LPC

Jessica Burge (pronouns: she/her) is an experienced licensed professional counselor who works with children, adolescents, and adults. Her specialty interests include: anxiety, depression, autism, couples and family, sports performance, stress, and health and wellness.

Jessica completed her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling at Walden University. She also completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology at Heidelberg University, where she also played volleyball and took specialized coursework in marriage, couple, and family counseling.

Prior to joining Wellness Grove, Jessica has worked in a variety of settings that have allowed her to provide support to older adults in a nursing home facility, teens who have endured homelessness, children in the foster care system, and children seeking services who have autism. Her last formal experience was as an intern at a counseling agency working with outpatient day treatment groups and AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) / NA (Narcotics Anonymous) groups.

Additionally, Jessica has provided therapy to children who have experienced issues related to trauma, adjustment, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), anxiety, and depression.

Beyond her clinical work, Jessica is passionate about holistic healing and creating a safe, comfortable, and nonjudgement environment for clients. She is passionate about serving others and helping clients utilize and learn new, effective coping mechanisms to face life challenges.

Jessica’s approach to counseling is strongly rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy (Rogerian therapy). She is passionate about being empathic and understanding – and taking the client’s viewpoint to see the bigger picture.

Her strengths include: empathy, kindness, calmness, patience, and challenging her clients to find their inner voice.