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Jessica Orndoff

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Jessica Orndoff, LCSW-C

Maryland

LCSW-C in Maryland - Family and parenting focus

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About

  • CBT strategies
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Jessica

Jessica Orndoff is a Licensed Certified Social Worker clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 11 years of practice. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting strain, relationship tension, and changes in life. She also works with concerns such as grief, sleep problems, anger, and struggles with self-esteem and career direction.

Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She starts by listening to what is happening now, then helps identify small, practical goals. Sessions focus on skills and strategies people can use between meetings, like behavior changes, grounding tools, and problem-solving steps.

Jessica draws on several approaches rather than a single method. She uses cognitive behavioral therapy to examine thinking and behavior patterns. She includes dialectical behavior therapy skills for managing intense emotions and mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness.

When trauma is part of the picture she applies trauma-focused techniques to address upsetting memories and their effects. She also uses solution-focused methods to set clear, achievable goals and track progress over time.

Her work reflects core social work values such as service, human dignity, and practical problem solving. People who choose her typically want a clinician who combines concrete tools with steady, respectful listening. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats offered and whether they match their needs.

How sessions work

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online sessions

Jessica commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy skills in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or depression. DBT skills teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and ways to handle intense moments with clear steps.

She also brings mindfulness practices into sessions to help people notice stress responses and calm the body. These techniques are brief and practice-focused, so they can fit into short exercises during a session and into daily routines between meetings.

Picking the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review symptoms, goals, and preferences with the client and suggest which methods to emphasize. That choice is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.

The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Before booking, confirm which session types are currently offered. Online work can make it easier to fit short check-ins into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow practice of skills in real-life settings. Therapists can adapt activities for phone or video, use brief in-session coaching, and set homework that works with a client's everyday schedule.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Mood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Maryland

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she help with?

She helps people handle parenting stress, family conflict, intimacy-related issues, and the strain of caregiving. Topics include managing behavior, boundaries, and daily stressors at home.

How would she describe her therapeutic approach?

Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses practical tools from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused work to address problems between sessions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of experience practicing clinical social work. That time includes work with mood disorders, trauma, anxiety, and parenting-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She holds the LCSW-C credential in Maryland and practices there.

Can she work with people who do not live in the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available with her?

The original information did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to begin working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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