Jessica's Story

Jessica lives in Buffalo, NY and is a full-time Mental Health Therapist at a local Wellness Center by day and an avid self-taught artist during her free time. Jessica will tell you that her first passion has always been art and her love for it has continued to grow throughout her life. She finds joy and inspiration from her two dogs, nature, and personal experiences. Jessica utilizes art as a self-care activity to decompress after a day in the office where she specializes in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Body Dysmorphia, and PTSD due to health-related events and medical conditions (strokes, heart attack, heart surgery, obesity, etc.) utilizing a variety of trauma-informed therapeutic interventions to improve her patients quality of life. Jessica finds no greater peace than falling into an "artist's flow" to recharge. Jessica's artwork has been featured in art competitions, sold at art festivals, and are staples in many private homes and businesses in Western New York. In addition, Jessica has previous experience teaching art as a fun-filled experience for the public at Painting with a Twist. Jessica is a devout dog lover and Disney dreamer and finds joy in being around nature, friends, and family.