Hi there! I’m Jessica Engle, LMFT, and for over 16 years I’ve helped people heal the patterns that hold them back from love and connection. Below, I’ll share what I’ve found creates the most powerful results in therapy—and how to know if my approach is right for you.
My work is highly specialized and designed for people who are ready for deep, transformative change. To do that effectively, I keep my caseload very small and devote significant time and energy to each client. If you work with me, you’re getting my full brain, body, and unconscious psyche on the case—not just during sessions, but often between them.
I’m continually refining and deepening my therapeutic approach. I often choose advanced trainings, design interventions, or create new exercises based on the needs of my current clients. Working with me means your challenges help shape the tools that benefit not only you but others who come after you.
The Basics
A 100-minute intake session.
Our first meeting allows me to assess whether I’m the right fit for your goals. I only take on clients I’m confident I can help at a deep level. If I believe another therapist or type of work would serve you better, I’ll tell you honestly and help you find that support.
Weekly attendance is required.
Biweekly sessions are available only to clients preparing to end therapy or coaching. Weekly sessions maintain the momentum and nervous system attunement necessary for meaningful change.
A commitment of at least eight sessions.
If your budget is limited, please make sure you can meet this minimum before beginning.
Homework completion is essential.
If you’re not someone who can follow through with practices, reflections, or assignments between sessions, we’re not a match. Change happens in your real life, not just in the therapy room.
At least some in-person work.
There are nuances I can only observe face-to-face and interventions that can only be done in person. For remote clients, occasional in-person sessions are a must.
Technology requirements for virtual sessions.
If we work online, you’ll need:
A strong, stable internet connection
A stationary computer (not a phone)
Good lighting and sound
A headset with microphone
I need to clearly see and hear you in order to help. And, you need to be hands-free for any embodied work.
Why Weekly or Intensive Work Matters
My clinical mind is designed for intensity and depth. I move quickly while respecting your pacing and nervous system. For that reason, therapy with me needs either:
Regular, weekly contact to sustain momentum and nervous system safety, or
An intensive format (multiple sessions in a short period) to go deep efficiently.
Biweekly sessions tend to become “catch-up” conversations rather than true therapeutic work—and that’s not what I offer.
My Approach and Availability
I accept only a handful of clients at a time so I can stay fully engaged, creative, and attuned. I’m not a clinician who coasts between back-to-back sessions or works with 20–30 people a week. My small caseload allows me to stay curious, energized, and inspired.
When you work with me, you’re working with someone who:
Thinks about your case between sessions
Designs individualized exercises and strategies
May create new tools or resources specifically for you
Engages in advanced clinical trainings directly related to your needs
Who’s a Good Fit for Me
You’re likely a good fit if you:
See that past experiences—including childhood or trauma—affect your current relationships
Are ready to go deep and make real changes, even if it’s uncomfortable
Can commit to consistent attendance and complete assignments between sessions
Are open to feedback and willing to experiment with new behaviors
Want to use your dating or relational experiences as a path to healing
Who’s Not a Good Fit for Me
We’re probably not a match if you:
Have an unpredictable schedule that makes consistent attendance difficult
Are ambivalent about making changes
Prefer a primarily cognitive or intellectual style of therapy
Don’t see a link between your history and your current struggles
Feel hesitant to try new tools or receive active feedback
Final Note
I share all of this out of respect for your time and mine. In dating, I often advise clients to be radically transparent about what they want and what’s nonnegotiable. This is me doing the same.
After 16 years of specializing in trauma-informed, relationship-focused therapy, I know who I am as a clinician and what produces true transformation. My goal isn’t to fill my calendar—it’s to work with a small number of clients whose lives and relationships change in profound, lasting ways.
If that’s what you’re looking for, I am exceptionally excited to meet you.