Jessica Michaels, ASW #133309

Anxiety, OCD, and perinatal therapist in Sacramento, CA

Also offering virtual sessions throughout California

Associate Therapist

Supervised by Heather Brown, LCSW #114639

Therapist for teens, college students, and moms

Jessica’s style is compassionate, collaborative, and empowering

Master of Social Work from Arizona State University

Are you a new mom struggling to navigate recent changes to your mind and body? Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, or intrusive thoughts? From pregnancy to postpartum, the transition to motherhood is often all-consuming. The weight of these experiences can feel heavy, but therapy provides a structured and safe environment to process challenges, gain insight, and cultivate healthy coping strategies. My goal is to help you feel validated, supported, and empowered with tools to restore a sense of balance and authenticity in your life. I also enjoy helping teens work through trauma and adversity.

Having a first-hand understanding of how intrusive thoughts, anxiety, and OCD can disrupt daily functioning, I integrate evidence-based interventions tailored to your unique therapeutic journey. Therapy with me is grounded in collaboration and connection. 

Together, we'll focus on easing what feels heavy, building resilience, and helping you live in a way that feels true to yourself.

I use the following modalities to help you achieve lasting change:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Ready to get started?