Jessica McElroy

Master's Level Intern

Jessica helps adults process grief, overwhelm, and life transitions in a grounded, supportive space.

Client Focus: Individuals ages 16 and up
Locations: Peachtree City, GA
Availability: Currently Accepting New Clients
About Jessica

Life has a way of being both beautiful and brutally heavy at the same time. You’re moving through responsibilities, relationships, expectations, and the weight of past and present grief, all while trying to make sense of who you are becoming. It’s exhausting to carry so much while still trying to show up in the world like everything is fine. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or unsure of where to even begin, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

My own life experiences forced me to stop running from my pain and finally turn toward it. Sitting with grief—letting it be loud, messy, and honest—reshaped everything for me. I learned that avoiding your emotions doesn’t make them disappear; it just buries them deeper. But when you allow yourself to feel fully, you make room for joy to return in ways you didn’t think were possible. I understand what it’s like to lose parts of yourself you thought were permanent, and I also know the quiet, surprising ways you begin to rebuild a life that feels real and aligned.

When we work together, I’ll meet you exactly where you are, without judgment or pressure to “be better” before you’re ready. We’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck, make sense of the emotions you’ve been holding, and gently reconnect you to the parts of yourself you’ve had to silence. My goal is to help you feel supported as you untangle what hurts, honor what you’ve survived, and step into a version of your life that actually feels like yours—not perfect, but grounded, intentional, and true to who you are becoming.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Professional Background

Jessica is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling intern with the University of West Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She works with individuals who are navigating grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth and boundaries. She also serves as the Site Manager for Nurture and Be Therapy Services.

Clinical Supervision: As a master’s-level intern, Jessica offers lower-cost sessions, with every case supported by supervision from Michelle Rathburn, LMFT, and clinical oversight by Brooke Ferreira, LMFT, providing over 20+ years of combined experience guiding the work.

MODALITIES USED
How Jessica works
Jessica integrates multiple evidence-based approaches tailored to your unique needs:

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

For identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns

Experiential Therapy

Working through emotions and experiences in real-time

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Exploring different parts of yourself with curiosity and compassion

Somatic Practices

Body-based techniques to release stored stress and trauma

Issues Jessica helps with
  • Trauma
  • Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Boundaries
  • Self-Worth
PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY

More Than Just My Work

“Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.”
— Brené Brown

Customer testimonials

"Jessica is a master at pattern recognition and has an incredible ability to help you identify and explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck. Together, you and Jessica take intentional steps toward whatever healing means to you. She can sit with you in discomfort and laugh with you in moments of joy, meeting you exactly where you are. Jessica is authentic, vibrant, and deeply present in all that she does. I am confident that anyone looking for a warm therapist who is ready to tackle heavy, deep work will not be disappointed by Jessica’s therapy style or her presence as a human being."

-C.C

Sessions available as soon as this week

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Sessions available as soon as this week

Sessions available as soon as this week

Sessions available as soon as this week

Ready to Start?

Your healing starts today. Book a free 20-minute consultation to see if working together feels like the right fit.