Jess Barraca
Sex Therapist - LCSW, LCSW-C, CST
Accepting new clients — Using online or videoconferencing therapy, I specialize in helping adults navigate through past traumas, reduce anxiety, navigate relationships struggles, and work through gender and sexuality concerns. Whether it is working through past negative experiences, dealing with current conflicts in your life, or a need to work through internal conflicts of stress: having a compassionate and empathetic therapist can make the job easier and more successful. I provide compassionate and empathetic listening, while offering suggestions to work through the challenges in your life.
I have worked in the mental health field for 13 years, specializing in trauma and sex therapy. I completed my undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science in Psychology at University of Illinois in May, 2002. In May 2011, I earned a Master of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University along with a Post-Baccalaureate in Gender Violence Intervention. I finishing out my current round of education with a Sexual Health Certification from University of Michigan leading to becoming a Certified Sex Therapist in July, 2019.
Skills and Expertise
Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
Anxiety
Caregiver Issues or Stress
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Communication Problems
Family of Origin Issues
Highly Sensitive Persons
LGBTQ
Loss or Grief
Navigating Identity in Relationships
Polyamory and Nonmonogamous Relationships
Sex Therapy
Transgender Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Women's issue
Treatment Orientation
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Feminist
Humanistic
Mindfulness
Narrative
Solution Focused Therapy
Telehealth-based
Trauma Focused Therapy
Modality