Jessica Daniel
Licensed Marriage + Family Therapist #147853

Individual Adult Therapy
Couples Therapy
EMDR

San Francisco Office
Virtual

• Life Transitions

• Relationships

• Grief and Loss

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Self-esteem

• Trauma

• Substance Use

• BA in Art History, Ohio State University

• MA in History of Art, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

• MA in Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute

• Motivational Interviewing

• Certified Yoga Instructor

I work well with individuals and couples who are finding themselves at times of change. Whether that change is motivated by a desire to grow and seek greater fulfillment or one that is an unexpected cause of suffering, change has the potential for transformation. I love working with people one-on-one or in the context of a relationship to find their paths toward acceptance, connection, and wholeness.

At my core, I am humanistic and strengths-based. I trust my clients’ self-knowledge and capacities for growth and see my role as a partner in accessing and bringing clarity to that wisdom. I integrate approaches to suit each clients’ needs and goals by attuning to and utilizing relational dynamics, trauma-informed practices, and mindfulness. My goal as a therapist is to create a safe, non-judgmental space for authentic exploration. I also believe in the power of feeling good—you can expect me to wholeheartedly celebrate moments of joy, share laughs, and express genuine appreciation.

Originally from the Midwest, I’ve called San Francisco home for a little more than a decade. My first career was in the arts where I supported and amplified the creative process of visual artists, including artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Creative Growth. I bring this passion for honoring self-expression to my work as a therapist.

I received my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. During my graduate training, I worked in a medical hospital providing mental health counseling for patients and their families navigating grief, loss, adjustment to medical conditions, complex trauma, substance use, depression, anxiety, and identity changes that come with life’s transitions. 

I feel continually amazed and humbled by the resilience and creativity I witness daily as a therapist. I love this work because of the deep connections I get to make with my clients. It makes my life richer and more meaningful.

Running trails, swimming, and backpacking in the mountains make my soul feel good. When I’m not playing outside, I’m likely enjoying some art, reading, or making a yummy mess in the kitchen.

“I am appreciative of Jessica not only for her role in providing a safe space for me to address my immediate emotional needs but also for going beyond that to look at some deeper issues that I have not taken care of for a long time. She listens, engages with me, and also provides me with practical mental tools and resources for me to explore in the time between our sessions.”

“Jessica is such a compassionate and deeply empathic person. I feel very safe talking with her. She's a wonderful listener. Just what I need at this point in my healing, really. Jessica is educated and willing to collaborate with me on plans/solutions. I really appreciate that. I have already recommended The Connective to a few people because of her.

“Jessica was really empathetic and was really involved in helping me unravel some of my core beliefs that I carried into the session, and helped me form new core beliefs by the time I left the session.”

“My sessions with Jessica are an important sounding board as I try to work through a range of different issues. Even though I have a tendency to ramble or jump around between different trains of thought, Jessica is able to follow and help orient me to a place where I feel productive and less overwhelmed. In addition, I am grateful for the helpful resources Jessica has pointed me toward.”

“Jess asks really insightful questions, and makes really helpful observations!”

“I love therapy, never thought I’d say that!”