Meet Jessica Bangel LMSW
Whether you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply seeking more clarity, I offer a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where your experiences are honored. I believe you are the expert in your own life, and therapy should support your values, your pace, and your goals.
When we work together, I will walk alongside you with curiosity, respect, and care as you explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and next steps.
Grounded Support. Meaningful Change.
Location
Telehealth | In-Person in Pasadena, MD
Ages
Adults 18 - 70 yo
Pronouns
She/Hers
Insurance
BCBS | Cigna | Aetna | Self-Pay
Services Offered
Adults | First Responders | Religious Trauma
My Focus Areas!
Life Transitions & Self-Discovery
Life transitions can leave you questioning who you are, what matters now, and what comes next. I support adults navigating change, identity exploration, relationship shifts, career stress, family changes, grief, and seasons when life feels unfamiliar or uncertain.
Depression, Anxiety & Emotional Overwhelm
I work with clients experiencing sadness, low motivation, worry, stress, self-doubt, emotional heaviness, or feeling stuck. Therapy can help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and patterns while building tools for symptom management, resilience, and emotional clarity.
Religious Trauma & Deconstruction
I support clients who are processing religious trauma, spiritual harm, faith transitions, deconstruction, shame, identity shifts, or the grief that can come with questioning or leaving a belief system. Therapy can offer a space to explore your story without pressure, judgment, or expectation.
Military, First Responders & Workplace Stress
I am especially committed to supporting veterans, active-duty service members, Guardsmen, Reservists, First Responders, and their families. I also support clients navigating workplace challenges, including bullying, harassment, trauma, burnout, performance stress, and difficult professional environments.
How Therapy With Me Feels
Therapy with me feels supportive, attuned, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create a space where you can safely explore your thoughts, emotions, experiences, and questions without fear of shame or criticism.
I believe deeply in self-determination. This means I do not see my role as giving you all the answers. Instead, I walk alongside you as you uncover what feels true, meaningful, and aligned for your life. I may offer tools, insights, reflection, and support, but the direction of our work will always be guided by your values, your pace, and your goals.
Clients can expect a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust, mutual respect, compassion, and curiosity. Together, we will work toward greater clarity, resilience, confidence, and a deeper understanding of yourself.
Approaches I May Use
I use a compassionate, client-centered, and values-informed approach, choosing interventions based on your needs, goals, and pace.
Professional Experiences That
Shape My Work
My work is shaped by a belief in each person’s right to self-determination. I believe therapy should honor your voice, your lived experience, and your ability to make choices that align with your values and goals. I am especially committed to working with veterans, active-duty service members, Guardsmen, Reservists, First Responders, and their families. I understand that service-related roles can bring unique stressors, expectations, transitions, and emotional weight that may not always be easy to explain to others. My background in Employee Assistance Programs has also deepened my passion for supporting people through workplace challenges, including bullying, harassment, trauma, performance concerns, burnout, and professional stress. These experiences shape the way I approach therapy: with compassion, curiosity, respect, and a desire to help clients feel empowered in their own lives.
Clients Who Often Work Well With Me
- CBT to explore the connection between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and patterns
- Existential therapy to support exploration of meaning, identity, purpose, freedom, responsibility, and values
- Solution-focused therapy to identify strengths, resources, and realistic next steps
- Mindfulness interventions to support grounding, emotional awareness, and connection to the present moment
- Values-based reflection to help you align your choices with what matters most to you
- Supportive therapy for life transitions, workplace stress, religious trauma, depression, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm
Interested in Working With Jessica?
Our Office
Location
3100F Mountain Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone Number
410-841-9647
intake@turningstonecounseling.com