- Warm relational style
- Strengths-based care
- Practical coping skills
About Jessica
Jessica Hartman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two decades of experience in counseling. She brings a warm, relational style and a focus on meeting people where they are. Jessica aims to create an inclusive, non-judgmental space that honors each person’s strengths and goals.
She uses a client-centered approach, which means sessions follow the person’s pace and priorities. Jessica blends that with cognitive behavioral techniques and solution-focused ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. She also draws on trauma-focused methods when past hurts are part of the picture.
Jessica has worked in both rural and urban settings, including schools, day-treatment programs, in-home care, and outpatient behavioral health. She has provided virtual care as well as face-to-face services across different environments. This variety has shaped a practical style that aims to fit therapy into everyday life.
People come to her for stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, career decisions, anger, self-esteem, and navigating life changes. She also supports issues related to trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT concerns. Jessica has particular experience with women’s issues and young adult challenges.
Jessica earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine and University of St. Thomas. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota.
How Jessica’s Approaches Work in Online Care
Client-centered work emphasizes the person’s experience and priorities. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and move at their pace, which helps when stress, relationships, or identity concerns are present.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It offers clear, practical exercises to test new coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day stress.
Solution-focused techniques hone in on small, achievable changes. These methods help people try one or two concrete steps between sessions to see what makes a difference in work, parenting, or relationships.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose what fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That way sessions stay useful and relevant to real life.
If you are considering online therapy, check the session options before booking to confirm current offerings. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. Talk with the therapist about what you need and how sessions can be arranged to match your routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Jessica helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting challenges, career concerns, anger, and self-esteem. She also works with bipolar disorder, ADHD, trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and relational with a client-centered focus. She emphasizes strengths and works at the client’s pace while introducing practical tools.
What is her clinical background?
She has worked in mental health for 20 years and has spent time in schools, day-treatment programs, in-home settings, outpatient clinics, and virtual care. That experience shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Minnesota. Her education includes a BA in Psychology and a Master of Social Work.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client’s situation and plan.
What are the first steps to begin?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.