Jessica Burfield, Advanced Clinical Intern (she/hers)

Jessica Burfield is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern committed to fostering well-being and relational harmony.  Jessica specializes in perinatal mental health, individual therapy, trauma therapy, and couples therapy.

Jessica believes in meeting people where they are at, and trusts that everyone is the expert of their own lived experiences. She uses a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. Her approach offers understanding, compassion, authenticity and humor.

Jessica integrates Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Interventions, Polyvagal Theory, and training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to provide personalized interventions to meet each client’s needs.

In her work with couples, Jessica uses evidence-based techniques to foster deeper emotional connections, improve communication, and navigate conflicts with grace and understanding. Grounded in the principles of Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy and Gottman Method, she helps partners cultivate resilience, intimacy, and lasting fulfillment in their relationships.

For individuals grappling with perinatal mental health concerns or other personal struggles, Jessica offers compassionate support to promote healing and growth during periods of adjustment, trial and distress. She guides individuals towards greater flexibility, self-awareness, and alignment with their values, empowering them to live more meaningful and fulfilling lives. Trained as a birth and postpartum doula, she has specialized knowledge and unique experiences that inform her work with individuals and couples during the perinatal period.

Furthermore, Jessica is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapy approach for processing and resolving past traumas, anxieties, and other distressing experiences. With EMDR, Jessica helps clients harness their innate capacity for healing, facilitating major shifts towards emotional resilience.

Jessica’s dedication to her clients’ well-being is reflected in her warm, empathetic presence and her commitment to fostering a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment.