Looking Inward Blog
Jessica Clayborn, MA, LPC, SAC-IT, utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Relapse Prevention, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while remaining trauma-informed. She specializes in Couples Counseling and Substance Abuse Counseling, working collaboratively with you to develop a trusting and safe environment that builds on your strengths. Jessica is also a member of the American Counseling Association.
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The Little Things that Connect Us
One of the things I speak on is the importance of connection in recovery and, frankly, in life. I have found that although one would think it is the big things in life that connect us, and sometimes it is (graduations, birthday parties, weddings, etc.), it is usually the little things that truly make us feel connected.
Making Change Through Acts of Love
I have a sign hanging in my office that says, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” Widely credited to Mother Theresa, upon further investigation, I found out this quotation was paraphrased.
Grace in Being Human
As a clinician, I am well-versed in the specialized language of my field—acronyms, diagnostic labels, and technical terms used to describe human behavior. Lately, I’ve noticed this terminology moving beyond clinical settings and into everyday conversation.