- Client-centered listening
- Practical skills
- Collaborative goals
About Jessica
Jessica McConnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, eating issues, and the impact of trauma and abuse. She also supports people facing challenges with self-esteem, anger, parenting, bipolar mood concerns, LGBT-related issues, and big life changes. Jessica aims to make the first step into therapy feel manageable and respectful.
Her approach centers on listening and responding to each person’s experience. She creates an accepting space where clients can talk about what matters to them. Conversations focus on real problems and small, practical steps that fit daily life.
Jessica blends client-centered listening with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. That means sessions often mix thoughtful reflection with skills practice aimed at shifting unhelpful thinking and improving emotional connections. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She has seven years of professional experience working with adults in Pennsylvania and uses her LPC credential in practice. Jessica emphasizes collaboration - she and the client set goals and adjust methods as needed. This helps therapy stay relevant to each person’s situation.
People who reach out can expect calm, straightforward conversations and help turning insight into action. Jessica encourages questions and takes time to match strategies to what clients can realistically try between sessions.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person’s lead. In online sessions this means the therapist prioritizes understanding what feels most urgent and reflects that back so goals stay personal and clear.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses simple tools to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online work often includes short exercises or homework between sessions to practice new ways of thinking and acting in daily situations.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and then change how they respond to them in relationships. In remote sessions this can mean guided conversations and role practice to build different emotional responses over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted as therapy progresses so methods stay useful.
Session formats are not specified here, so please confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use tools like worksheets and screen-sharing during a conversation. Licensed professionals can often tailor session length and pace so therapy fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, eating concerns, self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood concerns, parenting strains, LGBT-related issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on listening first and then offering practical steps and tools tailored to each person.
What is her background and experience level?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has seven years of professional experience working with adults in Pennsylvania.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She practices in Pennsylvania and is credentialed as an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.