Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett, LICSW, MD, LCSW-C

Jessica "J. Marie" Garrett uses practical, evidence-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She brings 20 years of professional experience to sessions and adapts conversations to each person’s needs. Jessica holds LICSW, MD, and LCSW-C credentials and practices in Maryland.

Her work centers on clear, goal-oriented strategies. She often draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Motivational interviewing is used to explore readiness for change when people feel stuck. Solution-focused techniques keep conversations grounded in small, achievable steps.

Clients commonly come for help with family tensions, parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, and coping with life changes. She also supports people dealing with anger, intimacy concerns, career stress, ADHD, and mood conditions like bipolar disorder. Jessica listens with respect and compassion and tailors the plan to what matters to each person.

Sessions emphasize practical skills, clear plans, and progress that can be measured over time. She helps people practice new responses between meetings and checks what works. The focus is on realistic steps that fit daily life.

Jessica aims to create an environment where people feel heard and understood. She encourages small, steady changes and works collaboratively to set priorities and track improvement.

Approach and online options for focused change

Jessica combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression. Motivational Interviewing supports people who feel unsure about change by exploring values and strengths to build commitment.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals, needs, and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or a simpler check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, coaching-style feedback, and staying connected between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work, childcare, or other obligations while keeping therapy consistent and goal focused.