Jessa Crisp, MA, NCC, LPCC
Affiliation: Denver Seminary; Jessa Crisp Counseling
Jessa Crisp uses her childhood experience of severe abuse and trafficking to illustrate both the stark realities of exploitation, and the truth that healing transformation is possible. Jessa holds a MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is doing her PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision.
In addition to being a NCC and LPCC in Colorado, Jessa is a former foster mom, as well as the co-founder and former CEO of BridgeHop. Jessa inspires others through speaking engagements around the world, gives hope through mentoring other survivors of human trafficking, and provides high quality training and consultation services to both NGO’s and government agencies.
Some highlights of Jessa's career include speaking with legislators at the Colorado State Capitol, training the Department of Homeland Security on issues related to trafficking, and speaking at the National Character Leadership Symposium for the Air Force on topics related to the development of resilience after exploitation. Jessa has been a consultant for OVC TTAC, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Polaris Project. Additionally, Jessa has filmed with Real Women Real Stories and Fight the New Drug, and has been highlighted by People Magazine.
Research Interests:
Mental health implications of human trafficking
Complex trauma
Trafficking of boys
Familial trafficking
Intersections between labor and sex trafficking
Prolonged grief disorder in survivors of human trafficking
Trauma-informed andragogy