Jesse grew up in the Western states and met her husband, Scott, in Cheyenne, Wyoming who took her to Marquette. Jesse completed her Bachelor Degree in Psychology at Northern Michigan University and her Masters in Social Work at Grand Valley State University. Jesse is a wife, mother of three active children, follower of Jesus Christ. 

Jessie’s career began in residential treatment for children who had been victims of abuse/neglect. This paved a way into the child welfare field where Jessie worked in the CPS, foster care and juvenile justice programs. Desiring a closer connection with children and families in-the-midst of pain, Jessie transitioned to a mental health therapist for the Northern Michigan Children’s Assessment Center. For the last seven years, Jessie has helped build a trauma informed clinical team and treatment program in the northern Michigan region for adults, children and families who are grappling with traumatic life experiences. Additionally, Jesse recently opened a private practice offering Christian counseling