Jessica Paden (she/her)

Attachment theory helps us explore how early-in-life relationships shape your present-day emotional patterns and connections with others. By understanding these attachment styles, we can uncover the roots of your relationship dynamics and work towards building healthier, more fulfilling connections. This approach helps you develop secure, supportive relationships through deeper self-awareness and relational insight.

I can help if you: Want to get a healthy start in your relationship (pre-marital therapy). Are stuck in unhealthy communication patterns that you can’t seem to avoid. Get extremely upset by each others’ behavior and wonder what that is about. Are navigating multiple stressors that impact your relationship - such as chronic illness, blended families, or the impact of your history of trauma on your ability to cope within a partnership.

I can help if you: Want to get a healthy start in your relationship (pre-marital therapy). Are stuck in unhealthy communication patterns that you can’t seem to avoid. Get extremely upset by each others’ behavior and wonder what that is about. Are navigating multiple stressors that impact your relationship - such as chronic illness, blended families, or the impact of your history of trauma on your ability to cope within a partnership.

I can help if you want to get a healthy start in your relationship (pre-marital therapy); are stuck in unhealthy communication patterns that you can’t seem to avoid; get extremely upset by each others’ behavior and wonder what that is about; are navigating multiple stressors that impact your relationship - such as chronic illness, blended families, or the impact of your history of trauma on your ability to cope within a partnership.

Together we’ll explore the deeper, often unconscious, aspects of your mind to understand how past experiences shape your current thoughts, feelings, and relationships. By uncovering these patterns, you can gain insight and make meaningful changes, achieving a sense of emotional resilience.

I believe in the healing power of self-compassion, while also acknowledging how uncomfortable or even frustrating that idea can feel. I embrace this inner conflict in my work, recognizing that many healthy habits take time to accept and practice. I'm here to guide you on that journey.

Clients who work with me can start to better understand individual attachment styles and how these different styles interact to create the uniquely complex dance of your relationship. By looking closely at your patterns and habits, we can then explore the needs behind the behavior, building empathy in the process.

I work with an acceptance-based approach to anxiety. While accepting that we cannot eradicate anxiety, it can truly get in the way of a happy, healthy life. I am here to challenge you to take a deeper look at the roots of your anxiety, and to help you to let go of patterns that aren’t serving you anymore.