Dr. Jessica Temple , PA Psychologist PS017722, VA Psychologist 0810007495

Dr. Jessica Temple uses practical, evidence-informed therapy to help people manage stress and anxiety. She combines clear strategies with a calm approach. She works with women who are juggling health concerns, parenting demands, or workplace strain. Dr. Temple is a psychologist licensed in Pennsylvania and Virginia and has 12 years of experience.

Her work often focuses on sleep problems, attention difficulties such as ADHD, and the mental toll of caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports people dealing with isolation, life transitions like divorce, or questions about life purpose. Women’s issues are one of the areas she addresses when they relate to these concerns.

In sessions she uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new actions. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are also drawn on to manage emotion and reduce stress. Conversations are practical and aim to build skills that can be used between sessions.

Her clinical background includes work with people after traumatic brain injury and with the lasting effects of chronic illness. That experience informs how she adapts strategies for concentration, memory, and day-to-day functioning. She emphasizes realistic steps rather than quick fixes.

Dr. Temple offers appointments by phone, video, live chat, or text messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. She communicates in English and practices from Virginia under the listed PA Psychologist and VA Psychologist credentials.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes where motivation and meaning matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like worry and sleep disruption. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping in high-stress moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Temple will discuss these methods with clients and try approaches that fit a person’s goals, preferences, and daily life. She treats the choice of method as collaborative and may blend techniques to meet changing needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful when visual cues and a longer session are useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit brief updates, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These formats make it easier to work therapy into busy days and across different routines.