- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Trauma-informed care
About Jessica
Jessica Hartman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with two credentials: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker). She has worked in mental health for 20 years and helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, and other life challenges.
She uses a person-centered approach that focuses on strengths and practical steps. Sessions emphasize respectful conversation and building skills that can be tried between visits. Jessica draws on cognitive behavioral methods and solution-focused techniques to help clients notice patterns and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Dakota and a Master of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas. She has provided counseling in schools, day-treatment programs, in-home settings, outpatient clinics, and virtual formats. Her work has taken place in both rural communities and larger cities such as Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix.
Typical sessions involve talking through current stressors, identifying manageable steps, and practicing coping skills. She also supports people dealing with LGBT issues, women's concerns, young adult transitions, bipolar disorder, and ADHD by focusing on clear strategies and realistic goals.
Jessica aims to treat people with respect and to collaborate on practical changes. If someone wants to address anger that shows up at home or work, she helps them learn awareness, communication skills, and ways to reduce reactivity over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on respectful listening and building on a person's existing strengths. In an online session this means the therapist listens for what is going well and helps the client apply those strengths to current problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online CBT sessions involve identifying patterns, trying specific behavior experiments, and practicing different ways of thinking to reduce reactivity and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then recommend whether CBT, client-centered work, or solution-focused techniques will be most useful. This is a collaborative decision made over the first few sessions rather than a fixed choice from the start.
The original biography records that Jessica has provided virtual therapy, but it does not list every session format. Confirm the exact online options when scheduling. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a workday, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use phone or video in ways that match their comfort and daily routines without promising specific formats.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota, Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger that appears in relationships, at work, or as built-up resentment. Anger is listed alongside other concerns such as stress, depression, and trauma.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-centered and strength-based, emphasizing respectful, conversational sessions and practical steps. She combines talk with skill-building techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health, including six years working with the LCSW and LICSW credentials. Her work spans schools, clinics, in-home care, and virtual settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is located in Minnesota. Her credential details include ND LCSW and MN LICSW as provided.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography notes experience providing virtual therapy, but session formats are not fully specified here. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and scheduling process.