Jessica Otton

Jessica Otton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Social Work degrees from Florida Gulf Coast University and brings nine years of clinical experience to her care. Her work has focused heavily in medical social work and hospice settings, where she supported people through end-of-life concerns and major health changes. She has also spent time in substance abuse rehabilitation environments and private practice, working with court-mandated and voluntary clients. Jessica helps people facing grief, loss, and life transitions. She also supports those coping with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and anger. She draws on experience with clients across the lifespan, including older adults and those with chronic illness. Her counseling style is strengths-based and collaborative. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused strategies to help people identify practical changes and manageable steps toward their goals. Jessica aims to build a trusting therapeutic relationship where clients feel comfortable speaking honestly. Sessions focus on clear goals and teamwork, with the client’s objectives driving the work. She encourages people who are ready to make changes to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.

Approaches that guide online care

Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape current feelings and reactions. It helps people understand patterns in close connections and find new ways to feel safer and more connected. Client-centered therapy centers on the person’s experience and pace. The therapist listens without judgment, follows the client’s lead, and supports what matters most to them. Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Jessica will discuss goals and preferences and help pick methods that fit the situation. That decision is collaborative and may shift as work proceeds. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins between appointments. Some formats may also work better when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter session is needed for a quick follow-up. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote work while focusing on practical tools and steps you can try between meetings.