Jessica Sleep Dukes

With a compassionate and strengths-based approach, Jessica Sleep Dukes, MSW, LCSW, empowers clients to navigate life's challenges and achieve meaningful personal growth. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Brickel and Associates, LLC in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Jessica brings extensive experience and a diverse skill set to her therapeutic practice.

Jessica's therapeutic philosophy centers on helping clients develop and enhance their innate abilities to create positive change. She fosters an empathic, culturally sensitive environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore their behaviors and relationships with greater insight. By utilizing a trauma-informed perspective, Jessica ensures that each client's unique experiences and needs are respected and addressed.

With a background spanning various treatment settings, including outpatient mental health centers and residential facilities, Jessica has honed her expertise in treating a wide range of issues. Her areas of focus include depression, anxiety, substance use, grief and loss, self-harm, relationship stress, identity issues, and trauma. Jessica's integrative approach incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

As an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist, Jessica brings specialized training to her work with trauma survivors. Her commitment to professional excellence is evident in her ongoing participation in training and workshops, ensuring that her clinical skills remain current with the latest research and scientific advancements in the field.

Jessica's dedication to tailoring therapy to each individual, couple, or family creates a nurturing and compassionate environment conducive to healing and personal growth. Her ability to adapt her approach to meet the unique needs of each client reflects her versatility and commitment to providing effective, client-centered care.