Hello Beauti!
Negative Body Image Trauma Therapist | Attachment Theory Expert & Author| Advocate for Decolonized Beauty Standards
I’m Jess!
My Therapy Philosophy
I believe healing begins when we reclaim the parts of ourselves that have been silenced by shame, comparison, and unrealistic expectations—especially those shaped by culture, religion, and early relationships. My work centers around helping high-achieving women of color unlearn perfectionism, restore emotional safety, and reconnect with their bodies, worth, and truth.
I integrate clinical wisdom with cultural awareness, attachment theory, somatic practices, and creative tools to help clients not just talk about healing—but experience it in their everyday lives.
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Who is Jessica Mayo…
My workbook is the ultimate guide to breaking free from the cycle of unhealthy patterns. With clear insights into how your past shapes your present, real-life examples, and practical exercises, this workbook empowers you to turn self-awareness into life-changing actions. Whether you're navigating intimacy struggles, feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety or avoidance, or just seeking stronger connections, this resource is here to guide you.
Jessica is the co-author of Attachment Style Makeover Workbook
Couples and individuals alike will discover tools to:
Identify and shift insecure attachment behaviors
Cultivate emotional resilience and trust
Build stronger, healthier, and lasting connections
Don't wait for change—create it. Grab your copy TODAY and take the first step toward a more secure, love-filled future!
Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 8 years of extensive experience working with clients who struggle with insecure attachment, eating disorders, and severe negative body image issues in residential and outpatient settings. Jessica received her Bachelor’s at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (AGGIE PRIDE!) with a Sociology major and a Psychology minor. She then went on to complete my Master’s at Liberty University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Jessica has a deep passion for helping individuals and couples by helping them discover their self-worth, navigate through life transitions, unhealthy relationship patterns, and heal through trauma. She supports her clients with compassion to grow in deeper self-awareness, expose blind spots, and create safety in their relationship with themselves while getting clarity on how to care for their body, understand their relationship with food, and align with their faith.
Jessica is a Southern girl, raised in a small town in North Carolina and now living in Atlanta, GA. She feels most inspired by helping others acknowledge and embrace their strengths and beauty. Jessica also feel most alive when going out to brunch with the girls, traveling, and trying new foods.
“I love seeing others transform and become at peace with themselves! I believe that when individuals heal they will create healthier families and communities.”
— Jess
The Process
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Connect
At the initial stage of engaging in our services, you may find yourself grappling with various challenges related to self-esteem, body image, and relationships. You may experience feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and dissatisfaction with their appearance, which often impacts your interactions with others and their overall sense of well-being. If this is you, connect here.
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Unpack
As you progress through therapy, you will embark on a journey of self-exploration and discovery, unpacking deeper into the underlying factors contributing to your struggles with self-esteem, body image, and relationships. Together we will unpack the complex emotions, past experiences, and societal influences that have shaped your beliefs and perceptions.
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Heal
As you actively engage in the therapeutic process and implement newfound insights and skills into your life, you will experience profound healing and transformation. With increased self-awareness, self-compassion, and resilience, you navigate life's challenges with greater ease and confidence. You develop healthier perspectives on self-esteem, body image, and relationships.
Investment
individual counseling - $255
55-minute session — My therapeutic approach is all about exploring problem areas through authentic conversations that foster healing and clarity. I help my clients by empowering them to grow in self-awareness, confidence and build healthy habits that heal. I am passionate about women finding peace within themselves mentally and physically. My clients discover their strengths and grow through life transitions, so they can create a life that is worth living.
Couples Counseling - $325
90-minute session — Whether you are a traditional or blended, I enjoy helping pre-marital and marital couples build or restructure an intimate and thriving marriage by uncovering communication blockers, teaching how to foster love, respect, and conflict-resolution skills.
Jessica does not accept insurance, however, she does offer super bills for you to get reimbursement from your insurance as well as working with Mentaya, a platform that helps clients get money back on out-of-network therapy sessions. If you have out-of-network benefits, Mentaya will file claims and handle the insurance paperwork to make sure you get reimbursed. They charge a 5% fee per claim and have helped people get thousands of dollars back per year. You can sign up using this link: Mentaya Registration
Note: Mentaya's goal is to save you time and money. It's completely optional, and as your therapist I do not benefit in any way from your participation.