Jessica Canty

Jessica Canty, LICSW, is a clinical social worker based in the District of Columbia with 14 years of practice. She works with adults navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship and family challenges, career transitions, and questions of life purpose. Her background includes support for those coping with compassion fatigue, parenting concerns, body image, and workplace difficulties.

Her practice emphasizes cultural responsiveness and attention to diverse life experiences. She has an additional focus on blended family dynamics, BDSM and kink communities, domestic violence recovery, issues related to discrimination, and the concerns of young adults and women. Jessica integrates clinical approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered therapy, and Solution-Focused techniques to address presenting concerns.

Jessica frames therapy as a collaborative process in which a person’s values and goals guide planning. She aims to accompany clients through transitions and help them sort complex feelings like guilt, shame, and grief while exploring practical steps for change. Prospective clients in the District of Columbia seeking a values-informed and skills-oriented approach can learn more about working together.