Reverend Jessica Joan Conti, is a licensed mental health counselor with the state of Florida, a qualified supervisor, a yoga instructor, and a level II reiki practitioner; working to heal the world, one soul at a time. Jessica is a healer of the mind, body, and spirit, tapping in to her own personal experiences and training to be of service to others, to invoke positive change. Jessica has experienced her own tragedy and trauma in life, which she has been able to work through, overcome and find her own personal peace and happiness.
Jessica has been working in the mental health field for close to 2 decades. She uses an eclectic approach to healing, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to assist clients in identifying strengths, challenge beliefs and confront on behaviors, along with Mindfulness and an Acceptance and Commitment modality. Jessica carries specialized trainings in trauma resolution, eating disorders and certifications in yoga and reiki. She will teach you various ways to cope with difficult emotions, connect with self, as well as delve deep to gain insight and understanding into patterns of behavior.
Jessica will help you feel comfortable and safe during your sessions to be vulnerable and open about yourself. You will be guided through the counseling process with loving kindness.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
Physical wellness - Improving the quality of one's life through exploring and expanding healthy and balanced eating, sleeping, and exercise routines; strengthening self-care and stress management skills
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions
Mind-body connection - Practicing mindfulness to draw together how the body feels physically and how the mind feels mentally; healing both physically and mentally
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
Years of Experience: 18 years
Betterhelp , Individual Therapist for adults , 2020 - Present
JJ Lotus Therapy Lounge LLC , Owner , 2020 - Present
Progressus , School therapist , 2020 - 2021
Northside behavioral health center , Adult and child therapist , 2018 - 2020
Brevard cares , Parenting with love and limits therapist , 2017 - 2018
Eckerd , Therapeutic supervisor , 2015 - 2017
Sequel care , Community mental health counselor , 2012 - 2015
Hibiscus children's center , BHOS therapist , 2012 - 2013
Suncoast mental health center , Program director/Children therapist , 2007 - 2012
Alternate family care , Residential primary therapist , 2006 - 2007
Kripalu , Certified BEAM Yoga teacher , 2008
Usui , Level 2 Reiki Practitioner , 2008
Webster University , Masters in counseling with an emphasis in mental health , 2006
Massachusetts college of liberal arts , Bachelors of arts in psychology , 1999
Florida: MH11964
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