Dr. Jessica Endres

My base theoretical approach is Adlerian. I value its focus on social connection, equity, and inclusivity of diverse people. The goals of counseling from an Adlerian perspective include encouragement and empowerment of clients to overcome feelings of inferiority (ie: a lack of control, capability, and power), to accept themselves as they are. Adler saw human development as a social emotional experience that comes out of our experiences in childhood which shape us and provide us a blueprint of how the world works. Adler believed that the reason for life for humans was to contribute towards building a better, more equitable and inclusive world. That’s a world I’d love to live in and help work towards by helping you find value in yourself and your abilities, and supporting these things within our larger society. I build upon Adlerian therapy with Trauma Model Theory developed by Dr. Colin Ross. I have training in other techniques that I can bring into our individual sessions as well if they are appropriate and what you want, such as Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and yoga/mindfulness (200hour level trained yoga instructor).

I have also developed a DBT program to adjunct any individual counseling services that you're already receiving; you do not need to see me individually to participate in DBT Skills Groups. I have found that DBT skills can offer your brain something else to do instead of the default coping skill of dissociating. My low cost DBT Skills groups are offered weekly on Sunday afternoons virtually to Texas residents only (due to licensing restrictions). I run an ongoing waitlist for DBT groups so please reach out for group at any time even if it says I am not accepting clients. See my website for more information!