Jessica Whaley

Jessica is a licensed social worker and certified trauma professional, experienced in working with adults and adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Jessica has experience working throughout the continuum of care from detox, and short and long-term residential, to outpatient services. Her previous experience in non-profit work focused on those with varying socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds where she utilized a person-centered approach to support individual and community needs. At Mountainside, Jessica focuses on the mind-body connection through DBT and CBT practices to support the development of emotional regulation skills and exploration of self. In her free time, Jessica enjoys CrossFit, spending time at the beach, and playing with her dog Mochi.