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Jessica Lascaris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of Arizona and a Licensed Clinical Marriage Family Therapist/ Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor in the State of Kansas. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies Human Services and a minor in Women’s Studies. She then continued her career and graduated with a Master of Science in Family Therapy and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Mind-Body Medicine.
My approach
Jessica has worked in many clinical settings and with multiple age ranges. She has developed her therapy practice around person-centered care and trauma-informed practice.
My focus
Jessica has worked with others who have life stressors such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, relationship issues, and self-esteem issues.
My communication style
Jessica’s communication style begins at the very beginning of care. She wants the client to feel safe while building a trusting therapeutic relationship. In doing so, she takes the time to get to know the client, understand the goals for therapy and collaborate to best meet the client's needs.
My journey to mental healthcare
My journey to become a therapist began back in college when I was enrolled to be an apparel marketing major. I was required to take a family studies class as part of my degree for the course. The class discussed family attachment styles and reviewed the profession of helping others. As I continued to learn about attachment and myself, I found that I wanted to help others. I then changed majors to Family Studies Humans Services and later went to get my Family Therapy degree. I am motivated to do this work because I had a mentor help me build my confidence and show me that I am resilient. I love learning about the brain and how trauma impacts every aspect of the body. I have found that helping clients with understanding trauma, emotional regulation and being able to show them that it is possible to live a life of safety and happiness.
My goals for you
I approach goal setting by discussing it in the beginning of their treatment. I allow for them to take some time to think about what they want to achieve while in services. I utilize the SMART goal setting.
My first session with you
The first session we will review all the initial paperwork, ask them if they have any questions about consent and then share with them that I am a trauma informed therapist and that I want to provide a sense of safety to them while in session. I will then discuss the process of what motivated them to attend therapy. We will discuss goals and what they wan their future to look like.
