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Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
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Jessica Hope

Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

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5 Endorsed
San Antonio, TX 78229
Let's Connect (210) 741-8741
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You can be feel wrecked on the inside and on the outside appear capable, disciplined, and high-functioning. If you’re carrying chronic stress, trauma, moral injury, anxiety, depression, burnout, or relationship strain, you need therapy that’s structured, direct, and actually helps you move... no BS. I’m a clinician and 20 year Army Veteran who works with humans who are tired of white-knuckling it. Many clients look “fine” to everyone else while internally navigating hyper-vigilance, panic, emotional shut-down, irritability, sleep issues, shame, or feeling disconnected from the people they love.
My approach blends evidence-based therapy with practical, goal-oriented work—focused on stabilization, nervous system regulation, trauma recovery, identity repair, and building a life that feels sustainable. Sessions are collaborative and straightforward: we name what’s happening, identify patterns that keep it stuck, and build a plan.
You don’t have to be comfortable talking about feelings to benefit from therapy. Many people I work with are used to pushing through stress on their own. Sessions focus on understanding what’s going on, stabilizing stress, and building practical tools that help you think clearly, function better, and move forward with more control.
Call or Jessica Hope now for a free 15 minute consultation - (210) 741-8741

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 741-8741
My website
Therapy offered virtual, in-person (San Antonio), or hybrid. Intensive sessions available, greater than 1 hour.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Moral Injury and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (210) 741-8741
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 741-8741
My website
Therapy offered virtual, in-person (San Antonio), or hybrid. Intensive sessions available, greater than 1 hour.
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Moral Injury and Anxiety 
$175 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175
  • Couple Sessions $225
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not accept insurance. Sliding scale options may be available to support affordability. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741
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I do not accept insurance. Sliding scale options may be available to support affordability. Please reach out with any questions, we're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Texas / 113097 Supervised by Meera Kanjee (Texas / 57368) Jessica Hope Ridenour
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
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I'm a 20-year Army Veteran, parent, and advocate with advanced training in financial health, and psychedelic-assisted therapies. This unique background allows me to support while also addressing the financial, cultural, and system factors that shape mental health and healing.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741
"
I'm a 20-year Army Veteran, parent, and advocate with advanced training in financial health, and psychedelic-assisted therapies. This unique background allows me to support while also addressing the financial, cultural, and system factors that shape mental health and healing.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Moral Injury
  • Anxiety

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Grief
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Spirituality
  • Sports Performance
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I support clients facing trauma, identity shifts, treatment-resistant depression, and high-functioning overwhelm. Early sessions focus on identifying stuck patterns and building a personalized plan using somatic practices, expressive work, and even psychedelic integration if applicable. Many report greater clarity and relief within weeks.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741
"
I support clients facing trauma, identity shifts, treatment-resistant depression, and high-functioning overwhelm. Early sessions focus on identifying stuck patterns and building a personalized plan using somatic practices, expressive work, and even psychedelic integration if applicable. Many report greater clarity and relief within weeks.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741

5 Endorsements

Faith Cantu
Faith Cantu
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLMSW
If you are looking for someone to help you through trauma especially from experiences as a first responder or military service, I highly recommend Jessica! Her compassionate, evidenced based, and personal experience approach makes her a rare gem.
April Colvin
April Colvin
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Jessica brings such a grounded, compassionate presence to her work. She blends clinical expertise with warm, soft and genuine care, helping clients feel both understood and empowered. Her ability to balance empathy with practical guidance is exceptional!
Melinda McGarvey
Melinda McGarvey
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSWLICSW
Jessica is wise, insightful and skilled in helping high-functioning people overcome treatment resistance and better understand how their diagnosis or their past impacts them now. Her own personal and professional journeys are impressive and inspiring.
Shanna Monique Overmyer
Shanna Monique Overmyer
Licensed Professional CounselorLPC
Jessica is insightful, and deeply skilled with the ability to create a safe space for healing. She brings a blend of warmth and wisdom to her work while also being a fierce advocate for her clients and a trusted colleague in the mental health community.
Annabel Morrice
Annabel Morrice
Licensed Professional Counselor AssociateLPC-A
I highly recommend Jessica for her heartfelt and compassionate work with couples. She creates a warm, safe space where both partners feel heard and understood. Her intensive sessions are powerful, offering focused time for meaningful breakthroughs.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

Native American
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Ketamine-Assisted
  • Psychodynamic
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We integrate psychodynamic therapy with DBT, somatic techniques, parts work, and emotionally focused therapy. This blend allows us to explore underlying patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier connections with yourself and others, and foster accountability helping you make lasting, meaningful change.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741
"
We integrate psychodynamic therapy with DBT, somatic techniques, parts work, and emotionally focused therapy. This blend allows us to explore underlying patterns, strengthen emotional regulation, build healthier connections with yourself and others, and foster accountability helping you make lasting, meaningful change.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (210) 741-8741

Location

Primary Location

San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 741-8741
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Therapy offered virtual, in-person (San Antonio), or hybrid. Intensive sessions available, greater than 1 hour.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (210) 741-8741
"
Therapy offered virtual, in-person (San Antonio), or hybrid. Intensive sessions available, greater than 1 hour.
Photo of Jessica Hope, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Jessica Hope
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (210) 741-8741