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M.A., LMFT, CST, CST-S

Jessica VerBout,

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (mn & wi)
MN Board-Approved MFT Supervisor
Certified Brainspotting Practitioner
aasect Certified sex therapist
aasect Certified sex therapist supervisor
reiki therapist (Holy fire 1&2)

Seeking support for your sexual and relational concerns can feel daunting. My goal is to create a safe, comfortable, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings and experiences, allowing you to embrace your journey toward healing and fulfillment.

  • Sex and relationships are complicated—no shame in that. I’ve spent over 16 years helping people navigate the messy, beautiful, and sometimes painful realities of sexuality, relationships, and identity. As an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and Supervisor, a Certified Brainspotting Therapist, and an LMFT, I bring deep expertise, but more importantly, I bring a real, judgment-free space where you can unpack what’s going on and actually find relief.

    I specialize in women’s sexual health and functioning, sexual behavior that feels out of control or problematic (often called “sex addiction”), and therapy for all kinds of relationship structures (monogamous, ENM, poly, and more). I also work with minor-attracted people and individuals with atypical (paraphilic) attractions, offering support that’s grounded in compassion, ethics, and real therapeutic growth.

    Therapy with me isn’t about labels or pathologizing, it’s about understanding yourself, healing, and creating a sex life and relationships that work for you. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

    • Trauma & many other mental health concerns:
      Using Brainspotting

    • Sexuality Concerns & Identity Struggles:
      Women's Sexual Self-Esteem & Function
      2SLGBTQIA+ Ally
      Desire differences & struggles
      Sexual dysfunctions
      Sexual self-esteem
      Problematic sexual behavior (sex addiction)
      Minor Attracted People (MAPs)
      Paraphilic attractions
      Kinks/Fetishes

    • Relationship Therapy:
      Monogamous
      Open
      Polyamorous
      Other ENM Relationship Structures
      2SLGBTQIA+ Relationships

  • Education

    • Bachelor’s of Arts in Child Psychology & Development, Minors in English & Japanese (University of Minnesota, 2005)

    • Master’s of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (St. Mary’s University of Minnesota, 2008)

    Professional Licenses & Certifications

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (since 2011) in Minnesota

    • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (since 2025) in Wisconsin

    • Certified Sex Therapist from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT; since 2015)

    Professional Services

    • Board Approved Marriage & Family Therapist Supervisor in Minnesota (since 2018)

    • Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists (AASECT; since 2023)

    • Certified Brainspotting Therapist (Brainspotting, 2025)

    • PREPARE/ENRICH Certified Provider (since 2013)

    Brainspotting Trainings

    • Phase 1

    • Phase 2

    • Phase 4

    • Brainspotting with Addictions & Unwanted Behaviors (Crocodile & Pearl)

    • Brainspotting + Spirituality

    • Self-Spotting

  • Individual or Relationship Therapy Sessions:
    Up to 60 min.: $230 per session
    Insurance Accepted: None — Jessica does provide a superbill for possible out of network reimbursement [cannot guarantee reimbursement for services])

    Extended Sessions
    90 min. sessions: $345 for either individual or relationship sessions.

    2 hour sessions: $460 for either individual or relationship sessions.


    Late Cancellation/No Show Fee:
    $125 under 24 hours, for non-emergency reasons

  • Therapy intensives are not covered by insurance. Intensives are ideal for individuals wanting to tackle their healing and relationship work more aggressively.

    Minimum of 4 hours to start, up to 6 hours, total in one day at $230/hour ($920-$1,380)

  • AASECT CST Supervision

    Professional supervision for those nearly-licensed and licensed mental health professionals seeking to complete the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapist's (AASECT) requirements to becoming a Certified Sex Therapist.

    Individual Fee (Licensed & Pre-Licensed Professionals): $150/session

    Group Fee: $90/group/supervisee


    Minnesota MFT Licensure Supervision

    Professional supervision for those post-graduates seeking independent licensure in Marriage & Family Therapy in the State of Minnesota.

    Individual Fee : $100/session

    Group Fee: $80/group/supervisee


    AASECT & MFT Supervision
    A pre-licensed person in Minnesota is able to pursue both sex therapist certification and professional licensure at the same time and I am able to provide both of the supervision for AASECT and MN MFTs. You are able to count 1 hour of supervision for both licensure and certification requirements, provided certain requirements are met.*

    Individual Fee: $150/session

    Group Fee: $90/group/supervisee

    *The specific requirements for AASECT certification and MN independent licensure will be discussed before signing a supervision contract to ensure full understanding is there.

Good Faith Estimate

I am a self-pay provider and do not bill insurance directly or indirectly, and I cannot guarantee any out-of-network reimbursement of any kind. Under the federal No Surprises Act, that means every client has the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate of expected costs before services begin. For ongoing therapy, your estimate will reflect the expected number of sessions and session fees for up to 12 months, and I will update it if your care plan changes.

How to Request a Good Faith Estimate

You will automatically receive one when you schedule your first session. You can also request one at any time, even before scheduling, by emailing Jess directly. Please keep a copy for your records.

Your Rights Under the No Surprises Act

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your health care will cost

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have certain types of health care coverage or who are not using certain types of health care coverage an estimate of their bill for health care items and services before those items or services are provided.

• You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any health care items or services upon request or when scheduling such items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

• If you schedule a health care item or service at least 3 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 1 business day after scheduling. If you schedule a health care item or service at least 10 business days in advance, make sure your health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after scheduling. You can also ask any health care provider or facility for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service. If you do, make sure the health care provider or facility gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing within 3 business days after you ask.

• If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more for any provider or facility than your Good Faith Estimate from that provider or facility, you can dispute the bill.

For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises/consumers, email FederalPPDRQuestions@cms.hhs.gov, or call 1-800-985-3059.

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