Jessica M. Alea EdD, LMHC

Counselor
151 Mary Esther Blvd
509
Mary Esther, Florida 32569
ADA Accessible
Narrative of Services:

I specialize in anxiety spectrum disorders including OCD, Generalized Anxiety, Phobias, and Social Anxiety. I am a trauma-informed clinician who is trained in several modalities to help clients whose past makes recovering from anxiety even more difficult. Clients with symptoms of OCD make up about 75% of my practice, with the rest made of some form of anxiety and trauma.

As a former teacher, I believe in education and empowering clients to help themselves. I believe my experience as a teacher has given me insight into how to scaffold and encourage clients’ wellness.

Training Description:

OCD–
-iCBT (Inference-based CBT)–trained
-ACT for OCD trained
-ERP (Exposure-Response Prevention) trained–CTSA/University of Pennsylvania
PTSD–
-EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) trained
-CPT (Cognitive Processing Therapy) trained–MUSC
-PE (Prolonged Exposure) Certified–CTSA

-Doctorate in Education, University of Florida
-Masters in Counseling Psychology, Troy State University
-I actively seek supervision from leaders in their specialties and attend conferences such as the IOCDF conference.

Diversity Statement:

I was raised in South Florida and am Latina. Additionally, I am a military spouse and have experience working with military service members. I serve teenagers to adults.

My doctorate program at the University of Florida was social-justice centered program in education. I am an antiracist and ally, and welcome all to my practice.