Jessica is a Limited License Professional Counselor with years of dedicated experience as a school counselor. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hope College in 2016 and a Master of Arts in Counselor Education from Western Michigan University in 2018. Jessica has experience supporting adolescents and young adults grappling with daily struggles, stress management, and future planning. In addition, she works with individuals diagnosed with anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders.

Jessica maintains a commitment to fostering an environment of empathy, openness, and acceptance. She strives to create a safe space where clients can explore their emotions without fear of judgment. Jessica incorporates a combination of person-centered and motivational interviewing therapeutic practices in her approach. She believes in embracing the power of walking alongside clients as they discover how to use the tools within themselves and the qualities that make us human.

Jessica understands that everything is interconnected, and when we face challenges in one area of our lives, our struggles can ripple through and disrupt other areas. This perspective underpins Jessica's therapeutic philosophy, which emphasizes that people's responses to struggles shape the quality of our lives.

By understanding the impact of our struggles, Jessica encourages the cultivation of self-awareness and self-efficacy. Through guiding clients to establish effective coping mechanisms and meaningful solutions, Jessica hopes to empower individuals to navigate their journeys of self-discovery and learn to believe in themselves along the way.

Whether you're an adolescent or an adult navigating the complexities of being human, Jessica offers a guiding hand and a compassionate heart on a journey toward healing and self-improvement.

To set up an initial appointment with Jessica, please call our office at 616.607.4476 or email Amanda@startandassociates.com

To contact Jessica for other reasons, please call her directly at 231.798.5355 or e-mail JessicaK@startandassociates.com

Jessica is supervised by Jennifer Imbault, MA, LPC, NCC License #6401010258