Meet our team
Our philosophy:
You are worthy.
You aren't alone.
You can have an amazing, fulfilling, and connected life.
There is nothing you have done, felt, or experienced that can diminish your infinite worth as a human being.
Therapists
Jessica Moody, LCSW
Jessica is the owner and clinical director at Tempest Therapy Services. She has extensive experience supporting clients to heal issues related to complex trauma, addictive disorders, and major mental health challenges. Throughout her work, she has been drawn to advocate for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
As an avid reader, mom of 3 kiddos, and Midwestern transplant (Iowa), Jessica has been shaped by each and every one of her experiences, good and not-so-good, and loves to support others in reclaiming their own life stories.
Jessica works with adults 18+ and draws from a variety of therapeutic methods including EMDR, Emotional-Focused [EFIT], Somatic, and Dialectical Behavior [DBT]. Her therapy style is best summarized as a solution-focused, systems perspective, with an emphasis on how clients engage in their respective families, communities, and environments to support whole-life changes.
Jessica is licensed in Louisiana and North Carolina
Work Experience
Jessica has been practicing as a licensed social worker since 2013 in the following capacities:
Clinical director in residential addiction treatment
Primary & family therapist in residential addiction treatment
Primary therapist in intensive outpatient program for mental health and dual-diagnosis clients
MST-Certified therapist for in-home family therapy with at-risk adolescents
Education & Certification
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional level 2 (CCTP-II)
PsychArmor Certified
EMDR Basic Training Parts I & II
Tulane School of Social Work
MSW
University of Iowa
B.A. English & History
Jada Jackson, LCSW
Jada draws on a lifelong commitment to helping others navigate life's challenges. Armed with a Master of Science in Social Work from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Health Promotion from McNeese State University, where she competed as a collegiate athlete, Jada leverages over 10 years of experience in social work. Her expertise spans forensic, hospice, and trauma therapy, and she currently guides professional athletes, integrating her knowledge to enhance mental well-being. A dedicated activist, Jada is on a mission for positive community change.
Let's work together to navigate life's challenges—your goals are within reach.
Work Experience
Jada has been practicing as a licensed social worker since 2021 in the following capacities:
Crisis intervention & therapist at inpatient psychiatric facility
Recreation therapist/program manager at inpatient psychiatric facility
Director of Community Relations at therapy center supporting at-risk adolescents, their families, and the community
Activity therapist at psychiatric hospital
Education & Certification
Louisiana State University
MSW
McNesse State University
M.S. Health Promotion & Exercise Physiology
B.S. Exercise Science
Sherri Hebert, LCSW, LAC
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 27 years of experience in the mental health and addiction fields, Sherri has worked in diverse settings including long-term care, inpatient and outpatient mental health, drug court, and residential substance abuse treatment. These experiences have given her a deep understanding of the complex ways trauma, mental health, and addiction intersect and affect individuals' lives.
Sherri's passion lies in helping adults who have experienced trauma in various forms, whether stemming from childhood, life transitions, or significant life events. She believes in meeting clients where they are and providing a safe, compassionate space to address their challenges. Her therapeutic approach is tailored to each individual’s needs, combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness-based techniques to help clients build emotional regulation, healthy coping strategies, and greater self-awareness.
I believe that healing from trauma and addiction is possible, and I am committed to empowering clients to regain control of their lives and move forward with resilience, hope, and purpose.
Work Experience
Sherri has been practicing as a mental health professional for 27 years in the following capacities:
Primary therapist in residential addiction treatment
Family Support Group facilitator
Primary therapist in intensive outpatient program for mental health and dual-diagnosis clients
Social Services Director in health rehab/long-term care facility
Education & Certification
Licensed Addiction Counselor
approved through the Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority
Louisiana State University
MSW
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
B.S. Child & Family Studies