Fostering hope, healing, & harmony

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I am thrilled that you've found my website, and I truly admire the courage it takes to take the first step toward your healing journey. Whether you're here seeking help with anxiety, stress, relationships, or personal growth, it would be an honor to walk with you through the way forward.

About

Together, we can explore what is holding you back and work towards creating lasting, meaningful change in your life.

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Jessica Houts, LCSW

Hi, I’m Jessica,

the founder and CEO of Way Forward Counseling.

I specialize in providing individualized counseling for teens and adults, offering customized treatment plans that are designed to meet your unique needs and goals.

I am deeply passionate about empowering individuals to break free from old habits and patterns that no longer serve them. My mission is to help you find wholeness, wellness, authenticity, and abundance. This passion led me to pursue and earn a Master's in Social Work from the University of Central and become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Throughout my career, I have worked with teens and adults navigating a variety of challenges, including grief, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, depression, and codependency. My goal is always to provide compassionate support and effective strategies to help you overcome obstacles and lead a fulfilling life.

My Approach

Therapeutic Approach

I take a holistic approach, focusing on the mind, body, and soul to help you awaken to your most authentic self and live a life that reflects your true potential.

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches patients how to confront negative thought patterns while minimizing unhelpful behaviors. CBT has been shown to be beneficial for treating anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. It can also help you cope with challenging life events like divorce, job loss, or relationship troubles.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational interviewing is a modality that assists people in overcoming their own doubts and fears in order to uncover the internal desire to change. It is a practical, empathic, and effective strategy that acknowledges the difficulty of making life changes.

Person-Centered Therapy

Person-centered therapy recognizes that every individual has the ability and desire for personal growth and transformation. This style of therapy involves the client doing the most of the talking, while the therapist supports the client in understanding their thoughts and feelings. This is a positive, supportive form of talk therapy.

Strengths-Based Therapy

Strength-based therapy is a positive counseling approach that emphasizes your unique abilities and skills instead of your faults, failures, and limitations. This fosters a positive mindset, allowing you to build on your best traits, discover your strengths, develop your resilience, and shift your perspective to one that is more optimistic.

Insurances Accepted

Issues that I help with

Addiction

Anxiety

Codependency

Depression

Grief

Pregnancy, Prenatal, & Postpartum

Relationship Issues

Stress

Substance Use