Jessica Delgado Velez, MSW, Therapist

I  am a devoted social worker with a strong passion for supporting individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, and gender issues. My experience spans working with teenagers, young adults, adults, families, and couples, providing a wide array of therapeutic interventions.

My approach integrates evidence-based practices including play-based therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). These methods enable me to tailor treatment plans that meet the unique needs of each client, fostering growth and healing.

I am deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals can explore their emotions and experiences without judgment. Fluent in both English and Spanish, I strive to ensure effective communication and cultural sensitivity in therapy sessions.

My goal is to empower individuals on their journey towards mental well-being, offering compassionate support every step of the way. 

Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work

Pre-licensed psychotherapist / Registered Clinical Social Work Intern

Full rate is $125 but I accept sliding fee as low as $50.00 per hour for individual therapy and $100.00 couples/families.

English and Spanish

 A Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is an individual who has met specific educational and examination requirements and is in the process of obtaining the supervised experience needed for full licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state. 

The ultimate goal of this internship period is to prepare the individual for practice as a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), ensuring they have the necessary practical experience and professional supervision to provide competent and ethical clinical services.

In summary, a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern in Florida is a professional in training. They work under supervision to meet the requirements for full licensure as an LCSW and provide clinical services while accumulating the required experience.

Jessica is registered as an intern until 2029 but anticipates being fully licensed in 2027.

Jessica's Florida Department of Health license number is ISW21068.

Jessica is supervised by Sarah Reyes, LCSW and can be reached at sarah@readytoelevate.org