ABOUT JESSICA PEACOCK
Going into the social work field, I was grounded by my innate desire to connect, listen and support people, which continues to guide me in my daily practices. I am humbled to share my experiences in supporting individuals, couples and families as it all begins with connection. I come from the belief that the person entering therapy is the expert in their experience, emotions and struggles, and I have the privilege to join them on that journey.
This happens by putting our heads together to discover ways to better manage, thrive and develop the tools for holistic health. My background working at the partial hospital and intensive outpatient levels of care as well as in higher education and private practice has allowed me to support individuals struggling with a spectrum of feelings, hardships and obstacles. Whether you are reaching out due to feelings and life happenings that you are wanting to sift through, building feelings of anxiety or thoughts of suicide, to struggling with infertility or a traumatic experience, I welcome you to reach out to see if we find connection in our chat.
On a personal note, as a mother of two little boys, I pull from my own struggles entering motherhood to empathize with the ups and downs life can throw our way amidst the beauty and joy. When I am tuning into my littles or family to find pockets of peace and silliness, I enjoy venturing to a new cafe for a good cup of coffee, a live band, finding shady outdoor activities or trying my luck at a new hobby for ‘me time’. ‘Me time ‘looks very different with young boys, and I am determined to find that fit! I would love to know your experience with this too if we connect!
APPROACH TO THERAPY
I am a compassionate and ever learning clinician with expertise in providing short term crisis intervention and trauma informed therapy infused with skills and interventions from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy and Feminist Theory. I have special interest in supporting those who have: experienced trauma, identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, are seeking perinatal care, experience interpersonal violence, anxiety, depression and suicide.
PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH
I completed the Perinatal Mental Health training through Postpartum Support International (PSI) with an anticipated certification fall of 2024. This training provided a more in depth look into considerations, interventions and resources for supporting those who have or are experiencing infertility, infant loss, perinatal mental health struggles and/or relationship challenges amidst the perinatal experience. Additionally, the training equipped me with further considerations regarding the barriers and limitations many faces given the presence or lack of access to informed, affirming and trained providers for all folks.
PSI continues to advocate and highlight the ever present stigma, struggles and resources needed for perinatal mental health, given the life changing dynamics that accompany the vast array of experiences that one can endure on the path to parenthood. I look forward to bearing witness to your story, validating the ups and downs while we work together to create the idea of holistic health for you.
MEMBERSHIPS
National Associate of Social Workers
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
- Developmental Disabilities and Sexuality Education
- Green Dot Bystander Intervention Trainor
- Question Persuade Refer Educator Trainor
- NJ School Social Work
- Domestic Violence Advocacy Training
- Sexual Violence Advocacy Training
- Developmental Disabilities and Sexuality Educator Training
- Soon to be Perinatal Mental Health Certification
