
Jessica Fern
Jessica Fern, a psychotherapist, public speaker and trauma and relationship expert
Empowering Transformation: The Journey of Jessica Fern
About the Author: Jessica Fern is a multifaceted professional, blending her roles as a Psychotherapist, Coach, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. With a profound commitment to healing and growth, Jessica has authored transformative books like Polysecure: Attachment, Trauma, and NonMonogamy, The Polysecure Workbook: Healing Your Attachment and Creating Security in Loving Relationships, and Polywise: A Deeper Dive Into Navigating Open Relationships. Her international private practice serves individuals, couples, and those in multiple-partner relationships, guiding them away from reactive patterns and past traumas towards embodying new possibilities in life and love.
My Story: Jessica's upbringing, fraught with violence and family turmoil, laid the groundwork for her personal and professional journey. Despite early challenges, she embarked on a path of healing, investing in workshops, therapy, and self-discovery to overcome adversity and reclaim her strength. Through resilience and therapeutic intervention, Jessica transitioned from a place of fear to one of openness, forging fulfilling relationships and embracing her unique identity.
My Approach: In her practice, Jessica integrates diverse modalities to facilitate growth and transformation. These include:
- Internal Family Systems (IFS): A holistic model of psychotherapy focused on healing wounded parts and restoring balance within the self.
- Narrative Therapy: A non-pathologizing approach that empowers individuals to construct new, empowering stories aligned with their values.
- Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT): A research-backed method for strengthening bonds and navigating relationship dynamics.
- Somatic Experiencing: An approach integrating mind, body, spirit, and emotions to promote healing and rewiring of old patterns.
- Polyvagal Theory & Trigger Work: Techniques to address triggers and regulate the nervous system's stress response.
- Relationship Coaching: Drawing from conflict resolution and attachment theory to foster healthy relationship dynamics.
- LGBTQIAPK and Non-Monogamy Support: A welcoming space for individuals exploring diverse gender, sexuality, and relationship orientations.
My Education & Training: Jessica's extensive education and training include a Master of Science in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, along with certifications in Internal Family Systems Therapy, Clinical Trauma Professionalism, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and more.
With a commitment to ongoing growth and learning, Jessica continues to expand her expertise to better serve her clients and the community.