About Jessica
Jessica Hartman is a licensed clinical social worker who draws on two decades of mental health experience. She practices from Minnesota and helps people cope with anxiety, stress, relationship strain, grief, and life transitions. Her approach aims to be warm, respectful, and straightforward so a worried parent can follow along.
Hartman earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Social Work. She has worked in schools, day-treatment programs, in-home settings, outpatient clinics, and virtual care.
Background and approach
That mix of settings shaped her practical, hands-on style. In sessions she centers the person first and uses strength-based methods. She listens closely to daily concerns and helps people spot what already works for them.
Then she offers simple tools to build on those strengths. Hartman often blends cognitive behavioral techniques with solution-focused steps. That means identifying thoughts and behaviors that get in the way, and testing small changes that can make life easier.
She also uses trauma-focused ideas when past hurts affect current functioning. Her work tends to suit people facing anxiety, depression, parenting stress, LGBT issues, career crossroads, or the aftermath of abuse. She pays special attention to women's issues and challenges common to young adults.
She aims to make therapy practical, respectful, and focused on the next right step.
Using practical approaches in online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist creates a respectful, non-judgmental space and helps people identify their own goals and strengths. This approach is useful when someone needs a calm, supportive place to sort through feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and actions affect emotions. Sessions include simple exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and to try small behavior changes. CBT is often helpful for anxiety, stress, low mood, and managing day-to-day challenges.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then try methods together. Adjustments are made over time so the plan matches what actually helps the person feel better.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for full conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or messaging can fit a busy day or offer ongoing prompts between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, or family life and let people pick what fits their routine.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 20 years
- Licensed
- North Dakota, Minnesota, Nevada
- Languages
- English
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