Jessica Mars,

Jessica Mars is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has worked in clinical practice for over 10 years.  Jessica received her undergraduate degree in Social Work at Colorado State University-Pueblo and her master’s degree in social work from Newman University.  Along with her clinical work Jessica teaches undergraduate and graduate students of Social Work at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs because she values being able to work in her local communities to educate and teach. She identifies as a lifelong learner and incorporates that into her treatment approaches.  

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Jessica has primarily focused her clinical practices working with individuals who have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual assault, trauma from medical or physical health problems, substance use, and other forms of trauma.  Her approach is culturally aware, trauma informed, and client centered, and she will work closely with her clients to ensure that the treatment approach and plan is thoughtful and matches what the client may need.

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Jessica has extended training in EMDR, TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, developmental trauma, suicidality, and trauma informed care.  Jessica will encourage you to increase your awareness of thoughts, feelings and behaviors in the present and to increase your personal sense of freedom and well-being.  Jessica hopes to work with you to empower you and help you recognize your own strengths, with compassion for both yourself and for others.