Jessica Aguilar

About Jessica Aguilar

Jessica Aguilar is a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (RCSWI) in the state of Florida providing compassionate, evidence-based care. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Michigan State University and her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan.

Jessica began her journey in the mental health field as a victim advocate serving individuals impacted by violence. During this time, she also ran a children’s support group and worked closely under the supervision of a play therapist. These early experiences shaped her trauma-informed foundation and deepened her commitment to serving individuals and families with empathy and respect.

Over the past two years, Jessica has transitioned fully into her role as a therapist, working with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural, social, and economic backgrounds. She is passionate about creating a safe and welcoming environment for clients of all identities and life experiences. Jessica provides services in both English and Spanish to ensure accessibility and comfort.

Jessica frequently supports clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, behavioral challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, life transitions, relationship concerns, and stress-related disorders. She understands that beginning therapy can feel vulnerable and strives to build strong, trusting therapeutic relationships grounded in compassion and intentional care.

Her clinical approach integrates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), strengths-based therapy, and trauma-informed care. She works closely with clients to develop practical coping skills, process difficult experiences, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, and strengthen resilience.

Jessica is known for creating interactive and engaging sessions that are tailored to the developmental and individual needs of each client. Whether incorporating skill-building activities with youth or facilitating thoughtful cognitive and emotional processing with adults, she prioritizes making therapy both meaningful and approachable.

Jessica is dedicated to helping individuals and families build insight, confidence, and lasting change. She is honored to walk alongside her clients on their path toward healing and growth.