Jess Albright, LGPC
Psychotherapist
Jess is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). She provides individual and group therapy for Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Hearing children, adolescents, and their families. She utilizes talk therapy as well as various expressive techniques (including art, writing, and play). Jess believes that as a therapist, it is her role to reach out to children and meet them at their current levels and needs. She respects each client as a unique individual and supports the acronym, YAHOO – You Always Have Other Options. Jess creates a strong rapport with clients by providing a culturally safe, confidential, and nonjudgmental environment.
Jess will be running various groups for children, adolescents, and their parents. Please check her website for details. She is also available for speaking engagements and can be contacted through the information below.
Educational and Professional Background:
Jess received her Master's Degree in School Counseling from Gallaudet University. She held various education and counseling positions at the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf and the Maryland School for the Deaf. In both settings Jess obtained considerable clinical perspective, while working with Parent/Infant groups, as well as elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Specialties include:
Deaf/Hard of Hearing/Hearing children and adolescents struggling with:
- Intellectual Delays
- Language Acquisition
- Behavior Modification
- Social Skill Development
- Anxiety & Depression
- Conceptualization of Self/Self Esteem
- Peer/School Difficulties
- Various Family Dynamics
