- Trauma focused
- Gender affirming
- Skills oriented
About Jesse
Jesse Weight is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oregon who helps people facing trauma, grief, substance use, and identity-related challenges. She brings a direct, practical style to sessions and aims to give clients tools they can use outside the therapy room. Jesse uses clear language and straightforward steps so people can make steady progress.
Jesse draws from approaches such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, Existential therapy, and other evidence-informed methods to address painful memories and current life problems. She focuses on skill development for managing stress, anxiety, self-harm urges, and addictive behaviors. Conversations often include concrete coping strategies and paced processing of difficult experiences.
She offers gender-affirming care and supports people navigating LGBT concerns and identity questions. Jesse also works with those dealing with chronic illness, disability, and the emotional fallout from major life changes. She emphasizes practical plans that fit each person’s daily life.
Clients can expect collaborative goal-setting and explanations of chosen methods during the work. Jesse aims to help people understand how their minds and habits interact so they can make different choices. The approach balances problem-solving skills with attention to meaning and values.
With eight years of experience, Jesse keeps her work rooted in approaches backed by research while remaining down-to-earth. She encourages questions and makes room for honest discussion about hopes, setbacks, and next steps.
How Jesse's approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward them. It helps when anxiety, depression, or life changes make it hard to move forward by teaching practical steps tied to what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) centers on processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity through specific bilateral stimulation and guided memory work; it is often used for trauma and related symptoms.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences, and together they will choose methods to try and adjust them over time. Sessions include teaching skills, practicing techniques, and checking in about what helps or needs changing.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and fewer travel demands. If you are considering online work, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Many people appreciate that online conversations let them maintain continuity of care and try interventions in the context of everyday life.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jesse address?
Jesse works with trauma, grief, substance use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, and related topics like body image and chronic illness.
What is Jesse's therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative with a focus on skills people can use day to day. She explains methods and helps set clear goals for progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jesse has eight years of experience working with trauma, addictions, grief, and identity-related issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
Jesse holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential (LPC) and practices in Oregon.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jesse?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.