Jessica Lin

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Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a therapist based in Antwerp and Ghent. I am originally from the USA and have trained and worked in trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive settings there for about 5 years, before pursuing a master's degree in cognitive semiotics. After publishing my research on mental health disorders and language, I returned to the frontlines of mental health services as a therapist here in Belgium.

In terms of my therapy style, I draw inspiration from CBT, solution-focused therapy, psycholinguistics, mindfulness, the Gottman method (for couples), and liberation health, finding that a combination of these techniques or frameworks tend to be the most helpful in encouraging and creating change, as well as contextualizing individual experiences within a sociocultural framework. While evidence-based techniques provide a good foundation for my work, I also strongly believe that the therapeutic process is unique to each individual. In that sense, I adapt my own techniques as the sessions progress, tailoring it in a way that can be more beneficial to you.

I have been incredibly lucky to work with a number of individuals and couples who've shown me resiliency at its greatest. The journey in recreating one's life, refashioning what is instilled in oneself, and rediscovering meaning in the face of turmoil can be difficult, but ultimately gratifying. I aim to offer a setting that, through time and perseverance, allows you to feel safe addressing, verbalizing, and processing the sources of your pain and suffering. Whether you are feeling misunderstood, confused, or find it difficult to make sense of others or yourself, I am here to listen. Making it this far means you've already taken one of the most challenging steps in starting the therapeutic process. If you'd like to reach out to me for any questions or an initial consultation, please feel free to do so via call, text, or email. I look forward to hearing from you.