Jessica serves as the Co-Founder and Director of Business Development and Strategy at the Bellevue Trauma Recovery Center (BTRC). With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology, she brings a depth of knowledge and experience to her role. A Licensed Mental Health Therapist in Washington and Colorado, Jessica has devoted her career to helping individuals and families navigate the complex path of trauma recovery and significant life transitions in forensic, intensive, and outpatient settings.

Jessica’s clinical focus is rooted in supporting clients through the intricacies of life-altering changes, with particular expertise in Betrayal Trauma. She is deeply committed to honoring the grief process and believes that BTRC’s trauma-informed, intensive treatment model provides a vital space for meaningful and compassionate healing.

Jessica also leads webinars and frequently speaks on the intersection of Disenfranchised Grief and Betrayal Trauma. Her dedication to advancing understanding in this field is matched by her clinical expertise as a certified ETT therapist, Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT), and as a Certified Couple Betrayal Recovery Therapist Candidate (CCBRT-C). She employs an attachment-focused, interpersonal therapy approach to help clients achieve rapid trauma recovery.

Jessica is also extensively trained in addressing problematic sexual behaviors and sex addiction, bringing vital insight into the complex challenges and emotional impacts these issues can create. Her comprehensive expertise ensures she offers clients a truly supportive and effective recovery process.

As Director of Business Development and Strategy, Jessica plays a pivotal role in the growth and evolution of BTRC. She facilitates community partnerships, provides psychoeducation to other professionals, and applies innovative strategies to enhance client care and operational excellence. Additionally, as one of BTRC’s primary individual therapists for its intensive programs, she remains deeply engaged in guiding clients toward meaningful healing.

When she’s not working, Jessica embraces her personal passions, such as reading fiction, exploring the outdoors, discovering new restaurants, and cherishing time with her loved ones. These moments of connection and reflection fuel her dedication to supporting those navigating their paths to recovery.

 

Education & Credentials:

Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D) 

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MS)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State (LMHC) 

Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado State (LPC)

Washington State Approved Clinical Supervisor

IITAP Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT)

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) 

Certified Grief Professional (CGP)

Emotional Transformation Therapy (ETT): Levels 1-4

Certified ETT Complex Trauma Therapist 

Certified ETT Somatic Psychotherapist

Certified ETT Addictions Therapist

Certified ETT Couples Therapist

Certified Couple Betrayal Recovery Therapist Candidate (CCBRT-C)

 

Speaking Engagements:

05/2025

International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP) Symposium: The Intersection of Autism and Compulsive Sexual Behavior: Clinical Considerations and How to Provide Affirming Care

03/2023

Restoring Hearts Women’s Conference: The Impact of Emotional Transformation Therapy and Reducing Betrayal Trauma Symptoms

03/2024

The Society for Advancement of Sexual Health: Emotional Regulation and the Treatment of Betrayal Trauma Symptoms