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Jessica Ames

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW (she, her)

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Available both in-person and online
11 River Street Floor 2 Wellesley, MA 02481
The Riverbend Group, LLC is a small psychotherapy practice located conveniently on the Newton/Wellesley border right off of route 128. Both Jessica Ames, LICSW and Deborah McMakin Ed. D, LICSW have over 20 years of clinical experience working with children and adults. Jessica specializes in psychotherapy, EMDR, and grief counseling. Having lived for several years in a Buddhist community and as a teacher of MBSR (mindfulness based stress reduction), she enjoys teaching meditation and utilizing buddhist psychology with interested clients.
Call or Jessica Ames now for a free 15 minute consultation - (781) 850-2725

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Riverbend Group, LLC

11 River Street

Floor 2

Wellesley, MA 02481 map

(781) 850-2725
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (781) 850-2725
Photo of Jessica Ames, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Riverbend Group, LLC

11 River Street

Floor 2

Wellesley, MA 02481 map

(781) 850-2725
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

  • Blue Cross
  • Optum
  • Tufts
  • Out of Network
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Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (781) 850-2725
Photo of Jessica Ames, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (781) 850-2725

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Massachusetts / 117025 Jessica Caryn Ames
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Smith College School For Social Work, Graduated 2007
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy 2012
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Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (781) 850-2725
Photo of Jessica Ames, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (781) 850-2725

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Parenting
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
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Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (781) 850-2725
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Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Do these issues align with your needs? or (781) 850-2725

3 Endorsements

Dr. Mitch Abblett
Dr. Mitch Abblett
PsychologistPhD
I have known Jessica for a number of years and have worked closely with her in the past. She is exceptional in forming strong working relationships with teen and adult patients. I can't recommend her highly enough!
Dr. Autumn Straw
Dr. Autumn Straw
Clinical Social Work/TherapistEdDLCSWMSW
I worked with Jess Ames as a clinician at Manville School. She is compassionate, skilled, and dedicated to her clients' well-being. Jess's collaborative approach and strong clinical insight consistently foster positive growth and healing.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Buddhist

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Religion

Buddhist

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
  • EMDR
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Trauma Focused
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Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (781) 850-2725
Photo of Jessica Ames, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (781) 850-2725

Location

Primary Location

The Riverbend Group, LLC

11 River Street

Floor 2

Wellesley, MA 02481

(781) 850-2725
Photo of Jessica Ames, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (781) 850-2725
Photo of Jessica Ames, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Jessica Ames
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Call for a free consultation now - (781) 850-2725