Jessica Lemer, LMFT

Minnesota · 14 years in practice

Jessica Lemer is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Minnesota.

License and registration

LMFT, Minnesota: 3958 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1568199511 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Jessica

Jessica Lemer is a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in Minnesota. She has 14 years of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family tensions, and the aftereffects of trauma and abuse. Jessica aims to make the first step easier for people who feel nervous about starting therapy.

Her approach is rooted in client-centered care and respect for equality and social justice. She focuses on creating a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through painful feelings and confusing situations.

Background and approach

Sessions tend to be conversational and paced to each person’s comfort. Jessica draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand patterns in their emotions and connections with others. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and mindfulness to increase present-moment awareness.

Motivational interviewing and narrative work inform how she helps people find meaning and make changes. She has experience supporting people coping with attachment and abandonment concerns, adoption and foster care matters, autism and Asperger Syndrome, blended family situations, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and dissociation. She also addresses communication problems, codependency, commitment issues, and adjustment after disasters.

Jessica works in a straightforward, empathetic way and helps clients set clear goals. If someone wants practical tools and a respectful listening space, she offers steady guidance and collaborative planning.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Jessica names

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Online support

How emotion-focused and practical approaches work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and understand their emotional responses and how those feelings shape relationships. Online EFT sessions focus on noticing patterns, expressing needs clearly, and practicing new interactions with a therapist’s feedback.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and goals. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is heard, and follows the client’s lead to build insight and emotional safety. This approach supports people who need a steady, accepting space to sort through difficult choices.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. In online CBT sessions, clients learn to spot unhelpful thoughts, try small behavior changes, and track results between meetings to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit each person’s needs, and adjust techniques over time based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to choose and refine strategies.

Online formats offer practical benefits for many people. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial cues and do guided exercises. Phone sessions are useful when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing reflection and quick check-ins between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to keep progress moving forward.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family conflict, and trauma and abuse, plus related issues like attachment, abandonment, and caregiver stress.

What is Jessica's therapy style like?

Her style is client-centered and conversational, with an emphasis on listening and working at the client’s pace to set clear, realistic goals.

How much professional experience does she have?

Jessica has 14 years of professional experience in the field of therapy.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is a LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Minnesota.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with Jessica?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered online?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and getting started handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

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