Jessica J. Powell LCSW, MSW

05/07/2026

04/28/2026

A lot of the things you’re hardest on yourself for…
once helped you survive.
People-pleasing, overthinking, shutting down—
these aren’t random habits.
They’re patterns your nervous system learned in environments where you had to adapt.
The problem isn’t that you learned them.
It’s that you’re still having to use them.
Healing isn’t about blaming yourself or your past.
It’s about understanding what your body learned—and gently creating something new.

04/22/2026

If you’ve spent a long time feeling on edge, overwhelmed, or disconnected—
feeling safe again might not come naturally right away.
And that’s okay.
Your nervous system learned to protect you in certain ways.
Now it’s learning something new.
Not all at once.
Just little by little.
You don’t need to force calm.
You just need moments that feel a little more safe.

04/21/2026

A lot of people feel frustrated when coping skills don’t work.

But it’s not because you’re doing something wrong.

When your nervous system is overwhelmed, your body is focused on survival—not relaxation.

That’s why things like deep breathing or grounding don’t always land the way you expect them to.

The goal isn’t to force calm.
It’s to create enough safety for your body to actually receive it.

04/15/2026

Living with Type 1 Diabetes can feel like a lot…
and not everyone gets it.

So I created a space where you don’t have to explain yourself.

Insulin Insights is a monthly virtual support group for adults with T1D
Open to all states across the U.S.

A place to share, vent, or just exist with people who understand

No pressure to talk
Just come as you are

50 minutes | $5 + taxes

04/14/2026

When the city loud and my mind louder, I come here.
No expectations. No money spent. Just quiet and light.
Sometimes peace really is public access.

📍 Salt Lake City Public Library

SaltLakeCityLife

04/07/2026

Overstimulation doesn’t mean you’re failing.
It means your body needs regulation—not discipline.

Save this for later 🤎

04/06/2026

Therapy is often misunderstood — especially if you grew up believing you had to be strong, independent, or “handle it on your own.”

Therapy isn’t about fixing you.
It’s about understanding yourself with support.
If any of this resonates, you’re not alone — and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.

💛 Now accepting CO & UT clients
🔗 Link in bio

03/26/2026

Telehealth therapy offers support without the added stress of travel or unfamiliar spaces.

You don’t need the perfect setup — just a private place and permission to show up as you are.

Currently accepting UT + CO clients