Jessica Orndoff

Jessica Orndoff, LCSW-C, helps people manage strong feelings like anger, anxiety, and depression. She supports those coping with trauma, grief, parenting stress, career concerns, ADHD, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth. She aims to make beginning therapy feel less overwhelming and more manageable.

Jessica trained at the University of Maryland School of Social Work and has 11 years of clinical experience. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques are woven into sessions to build skills for everyday life.

Therapy with Jessica is collaborative. She starts by finding strengths and setting clear, realistic goals with each person. Sessions focus on skills you can practice between meetings and on small changes that add up over time.

She works with concerns like mood disorders, panic, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues. Jessica also supports people navigating intimacy issues, family stress, parenting challenges, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work across a broad range of clinical needs, and she adapts methods to each person’s situation.

If you decide to start, the process begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on her calendar. Jessica aims to create an open, non-judgmental space where people feel heard and can take steps toward their goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, anger, depression, panic, and mood disorders. Sessions include practical exercises and homework to practice between appointments.

DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness practices that can reduce impulsive reactions and overwhelm.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That choice is revisited as needs change so treatment stays relevant and useful.

For online therapy logistics, confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, allows easier check-ins during a lunch break, or reduces travel time. Online sessions can focus on skill practice, written exercises, and guided mindfulness that translate well to a screen or a phone call. Licensed professionals can adapt handouts and homework for digital use so progress continues between meetings.