About JHS Counseling
Meet Jessica, Licensure, Education & Specialized TrainingMeet Your Clinician
Jessica Stern, LICSW, is a child and family therapist dedicated to helping children, teens, and parents feel grounded, supported, and truly understood. Jessica combines advanced clinical training with extensive experience in schools, hospitals, and outpatient settings, offeringcare that is both evidence-based and deeply compassionate. Outside the office, she finds grounding in nature, long walks by the beach or in the woods, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog.
With a specialty in child development, family systems, and emotional regulation, Jessica created JHS Counseling to be a space where families can receive individualized, nonjudgmental support. Her approach is rooted in curiosity, respect, and the belief that every person has inherent worth, and that meaningful change is possible when people feel safe, connected, and empowered.
Jessica’s work focuses on meeting each client exactly where they are, understanding the unique world they live in, and helping them develop emotional clarity, confidence, and deeper connections both within themselves and in their relationships.
Licensure & Education
Jessica Stern, LICSW, brings a strong academic foundation and extensive clinical training to her work with children, teens, and families.
Licensure & Credentialing
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
- Certified School Adjustment Counselor
Education
- B.A. in Child Development & Education, University of New Hampshire
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Simmons University; Focus area of Children/Young Adults
Advanced Clinical Training
Jessica has completed extensive specialized training to support clients across developmental stages and family systems, including:
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Attachment Vitamins (attachment-based parent support)
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ACR Grow (caregiver skills-building for families facing adversity)
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NCTSN trainings through the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress
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DC:0–5 Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health Diagnostic Certification
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CLAS Certification (Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services)
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Trauma-Informed Care (CBT, crisis prevention, motivational interviewing)
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School-Based Violence Prevention
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Domestic & Sexual Violence Response
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51A Mandated Reporting
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AED/CPR
Jessica’s ongoing commitment to professional development ensures that clients receive expert, evidence-based care delivered with the personal attention and consistency of a small private practice.
Developmentally Informed
Human Centered
Evidence Based Care
