Jessica Zheng, ALMFT
Hi there, I’m Jess Zheng.
I’m a licensed therapist working with children, teens, and adults.
Read on to learn about my typical client and what specific issues they bring to therapy. You'll also learn more about my style and background.
Who I Work With
Women and teens who experience mild to serious disordered eating, and struggle with a negative body image.
Women who feel 'stuck' in life and want a place to explore options for moving forward in their careers, relationships, and other roles.
Frustrated and overwhelmed parents and caregivers needing guidance in supporting their anxious, angry, and/or depressed children.
Single parents who need guidance in providing discipline, encouragement, and support to their kids. They also might need a space to feel heard and validated as they navigate parenting on their own.
Children and teens who need a counselor to work on coping skills for anxiety, depression, ADHD, loss, bullying, and much more.
People who are suffering from anxiety and panic. They want effective interventions to reduce symptoms and regain control over their minds and bodies.
Areas of Expertise
(Children 5-12, Teens 12-17, Adults 18+, Couples)
Childrens’ Issues
Children need a special form of therapy called "play therapy". It helps them identify, process, and communicate their feelings in a way that makes sense to their developing brains. Also, I include parents & caregivers in the process so that kids get the best treatment possible.
Recovery from Infidelity
Infidelity is very common, but very devastating. Couples navigating this type of hurt need both expertise and compassion. I also work with individuals who have been hurt, or were involved in intimacy violations. Both parties need support to recover well..
Parenting & Single Parents
Parents have the most rewarding and challenging job in the world. It's very normal to be completely stumped and need help to get through a rough patch. Single parents may need even more help at times.
Anxiety & Panic
Anxiety can range from mild to severe. Sometimes, clients require direct intervention for symptoms like panic attacks, avoidance behaviors, and other physiological issues. Clients with anxiety also thrive with encouragement and gentle coaching.
Adolescent Challenges
Teen girls sometimes need extra support in navigating normal developmental milestones, or challenging events related to high school. Learning how to drive, shifting friendships, breakups, substance use, preparing for college - it's a lot to handle.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are very serious, and incredibly disruptive to daily life. Effective care is critical in treating these conditions. I follow a very specific treatment protocol at the outpatient level of care that helps the client practically recover, and emotionally heal from the consequences of disordered eating and negative body image.
