Jessica Kaplan earned her Bachelors of Psychology degree (Cum Laude) from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2005. She completed her Masters degree in Social Work at Simmons University in 2008 secondary to interning one year as a school social worker at Shea High School in Pawtucket, RI and another year as clinical social worker on the child and adolescent inpatient units at Butler Hospital in Providence, RI. Upon graduating and earning her LCSW, Ms. Kaplan was employed for two years as an individual and family therapist at a local residential program (NAFI Alternatives) for at risk adolescents in Providence, RI. When she earned her LICSW she transitioned her employment to the RI Family Court, specifically within its Mental Health Clinic and remained there for two years completing court ordered mental health evaluations for at risk youth. She simultaneously provided cognitive behavioral therapy for adolescents enrolled in a research study named, Project ITP, and co-led groups therapies on healthy dating relationships for adolescents participating in another research study named, DateSmart. Eventually Ms. Kaplan opened her private practice in 2011 where she began to build her business while also working full time at the court. She actualized her dream of working as a full time, self-employed therapist in early 2013 and still considers it one of her greatest achievements.
During the first decade of her private practice Ms. Kaplan provided treatment to children, teens and their families - many of whom struggled with symptoms of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and phobias. Having carved out her niche as an anxiety disorder specialist, Ms. Kaplan enjoyed presenting at local community centers and schools on how to identify and manage stress and anxiety within the younger population. In 2020 Ms. Kaplan pivoted to a fully remote private practice which cemented a desire to work with a slightly older clinical population - young adults and adults ages 18-30 (ish). Her 3 dogs are beyond thrilled to have her work from home and often make appearances during sessions. When Ms. Kaplan isn't working she is typically relaxing or spending time with loved ones.
During the first decade of her private practice Ms. Kaplan provided treatment to children, teens and their families - many of whom struggled with symptoms of anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, and phobias. Having carved out her niche as an anxiety disorder specialist, Ms. Kaplan enjoyed presenting at local community centers and schools on how to identify and manage stress and anxiety within the younger population. In 2020 Ms. Kaplan pivoted to a fully remote private practice which cemented a desire to work with a slightly older clinical population - young adults and adults ages 18-30 (ish). Her 3 dogs are beyond thrilled to have her work from home and often make appearances during sessions. When Ms. Kaplan isn't working she is typically relaxing or spending time with loved ones.
