Jessica Bright

Relationship-focused therapist for life transitions

LMFT Utah

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Parenting, Self esteem, Career
Approaches: Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Jessica

Jessica Bright is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, and career challenges.

Background and approach

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and practical support to help people take the next step toward change. Jessica adapts sessions to each person's needs.

She listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals. Conversations focus on everyday problems and small, doable steps that feel relevant to daily life.

She uses talk-based methods and evidence-informed tools rather than long lectures. Her work draws on several approaches that aim to strengthen relationships and emotional understanding.

Jessica incorporates Gottman Method ideas to improve communication and reduce conflict. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect present feelings and reactions.

For trauma and intense memories she blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing where appropriate. This mix is chosen to match the issue at hand and the client's comfort level.

Sessions can include emotion-focused dialogue, skill practice, and pacing that respects each person’s readiness. Jessica offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.

She provides a collaborative atmosphere that centers on practical progress. If someone is ready to try therapy, she helps them set realistic goals and tracks small gains over time.

How relational approaches translate to online care

Jessica draws from the Gottman Method to help people improve communication and manage recurring arguments. That work often focuses on specific skills like gentle start-ups, repair attempts, and reducing blame so conversations feel safer and clearer. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to understand how past relationships shape current reactions and to build more supported ways of relating. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, when used, concentrates on identifying core emotions and reshaping unhelpful interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss options, listen to goals, and recommend methods that match a person’s comfort and needs. That collaborative process can change over time as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper emotion work and role practice. Phone sessions can fit a busy day or require less bandwidth. Chat and messaging allow brief check-ins, written reflections, or coaching-style support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule consistent sessions and keep therapy connected to everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting questions, relationship and family issues, grief, trauma, addictions, ADHD, career worries, and related concerns like guilt and body image.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. Sessions focus on listening, setting clear goals, and practicing small changes that fit daily life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?

She is a licensed marriage and family therapist, LMFT, and practices from Utah.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How is cost handled for therapy?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Parenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issues Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Multicultural concerns Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEmotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed in

Utah

Languages

English, Spanish