Thank you for taking the time to consider me in supporting you on your Side Quest! Goodness of fit in therapy and coaching is critical to your success, so I wanted to let you know a little bit about me. I earned my master’s degree in social work from Sacramento State in 2016, and obtained my license to practice in 2018. I have worked with children and families in outpatient and residential treatment programs, correctional mental health, and an acute care hospital. Prior to returning to direct practice, I was the Chief Program Officer at a local non-profit and oversaw the outpatient and residential clinical programming. I also provided clinical supervision to graduate students and Associate therapists pursuing licensure.

I love mentoring and supporting people no matter where they are in their journey. Seeing growth and bearing witness to others increasing self-confidence and success is one of the most special things you can do, in my opinion.

I have had many side quests, and as my definitions explain, some have been positive and others not so much, though I truly have learned from all of them and taken something with me. I started my own neurospicy journey over the last year. My experiences have fueled my passion to help those managing life with ADHD (or strongly suspected). I especially believe there is a lack of support and knowledge for women diagnosed with ADHD, and I am really excited about my group The Neurospicy Collective!

You will see a bit more about my approaches to therapy and coaching on their respective pages, but one of the most important things I think you should know about me, is that I am a huge proponent of humor and goofiness. I find that it balances the heavy. I try to make every session relatable and human, and do my best to create a warm and welcoming space.

Reach out if you think we would be a good fit!

Jess Schnetz-O’Brien, MSW, LCSW#87056

The Side Quest Therapist