CB Counseling, LLC is pleased to contract with Jessica Failing, LCSW.

*Please note, I am not accepting new clients under the age of 18.

In 2008, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from the University of Scranton with a focus on journalism and creative writing, and later attended Marywood University to continue my education in social work. I earned a Master of Social Work degree in 2014, with a specialization in behavioral health, and shortly after I earned my clinical license. While pursuing my social work degree, I was honored to be inducted into the Phi Alpha Honor Society for social workers.

I use an integrated approach to therapy to fit each person’s unique personality, capacity, upbringing, and needs. Using a person-centered approach, I work collaboratively to help identify goals and the most effective ways to reach these goals. I draw upon Attachment Theory, Systems Theory, Social Learning Theory, Motivational Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory. My goal is to always provide a safe space, foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship, encourage accountability and action, and support the work being done. I have been described as "straightforward and direct, with love."

I have nearly 17 years of experience working with families, children, adolescents, and adults in various settings, such as schools, homes, rehab and treatment facilities, hospitals, medical centers, correctional institutions, and community mental health agencies. Over the years, I have earned experience with treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, co-occurring disorders, mood disorders, interpersonal and family issues, personality disorders, codependency and Adult Children of Alcoholics.

I am EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) trained and under supervision for certification.

I have a special interest in working with attachment and how that impacts current relationships. I enjoy working with folx in "non-traditional" relationship structures, i.e. ethical non-monogamy and polyamory. I am LGBTQIA+ affirming.

I am a member of The National Association of Social Workers, a member of NAMI Northeast, and a member of The Junior League of Scranton.