Jessica Pulkkinen, LCSW, CCS, Therapist in Portland, Maine

Jessica Pulkkinen, LCSW, Clinical Supervisor, helps individuals and families across Maine navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, focusing on building trust and empowering clients of all ages to overcome emotional, behavioral, and relational difficulties. Whether supporting a teen struggling with school avoidance, guiding a couple through relationship stress, or helping a young adult manage anxiety, Jessica offers a warm, collaborative approach rooted in clinical expertise. Jessica is especially passionate about working with trauma, grief, and loss. With extensive experience supporting individuals through these complex emotional experiences, she creates a safe and validating environment for clients to process pain, rebuild their sense of self, and find resilience. Her trauma-informed work often incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness practices, tailored to meet each client’s needs. In addition to trauma and grief, Jessica specializes in treating anxiety, ADHD, and childhood behavioral issues. She also supports members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals navigating adoption or foster care, and those with autism spectrum disorders. Her interventions focus on developing practical coping skills, strengthening family dynamics, and helping clients gain clarity and confidence in their mental health journey. Jessica also offers additional services for those facing bipolar disorder, depression, and gender identity concerns. Outside the therapy room, Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends, relaxing by the ocean, camping, attending Boston sports games—especially cheering on the Red Sox—and listening to live music.