Jessica Hirsch

My goal is helping clients nurture self-worth, autonomy, creativity, and authenticity. Compassionately, I walk beside clients, holding a metaphorical light as they dive into themselves, their wants, and their goals. Let’s chat and find out, if I am the right fit for you. I believe in finding every person the right therapist, and I do refer to other therapists, if I am not the counselor for you and your loved ones. I love the quote that says, “We are the survival of the nurtured.” The work I do is with a co-therapist, Leeper, who is a professionally trained and certified therapy dog since 2019. He really enjoys being a part of sessions and working with individual clients. He can be a part of your session, or he can be vested and leashed and not participate in your session. You get to choose. Jessica has been working with families since 1998. She earned her education Master Degree from Vanderbilt University in 2001. After years of teaching middle and high school, Jessica transitioned to working with clients & families in the inpatient treatment setting. In 2013, Jessica founded and established the first Nashville area Alumni program for people leaving residential treatment and worked towards her licensure during that time. Jessica's professional accomplishments include recipient of: • Professional of the Year 2023 – TAADAC • Professional of the Year 2023 - MTAADAC • Outstanding Professional Promise Award 2001 – Vanderbilt University • Improvement of Student Life Award 1997 – Emerson College Jessica has been licensed as a LADAC II, since 2017. She enjoys presenting at addiction conferences, networking with other clinicians, and working with individuals, and families. As a qualified clinical supervisor (#1265), Jessica is available for LADAC licensure supervision. If you are interested in working towards a LADAC, please contact directly for more information.