Jessica Hervatin , LPC

Jessica Hervatin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and 37 years of clinical experience. She has built a career across diverse settings, including roles as an employee assistance counselor, a therapist for psychiatric disorders, a drug and alcohol counselor, a crisis counselor, and work with incarcerated individuals. She has also taught a course at a local university and currently practices as a mental health therapist in a local hospital.

Jessica’s work is grounded in an open and compassionate stance that respects each person’s pace and goals. She employs a range of therapeutic techniques to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, personality disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, and intimacy-related struggles. Over the course of her career she has worked with thousands of clients and draws on that breadth of experience to tailor care to the needs of each individual.

Known for meeting people where they are, she focuses on helping clients identify the direction they want to move toward and supporting practical steps to get there. Her approach emphasizes listening, collaboration, and using appropriate methods to help clients build resilience, manage symptoms, and pursue meaningful change.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jessica uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where the client’s perspective guides the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for each person’s choices, and it can be helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.

She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and to develop practical strategies for changing behaviors. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties and focuses on skills that can be practiced between sessions.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach Jessica employs when clients need tools for regulating intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and enhancing interpersonal effectiveness. DBT emphasizes concrete skills alongside validation and problem solving.

Finding the right mix of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica collaborates with each client to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These formats allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care while making it easier to maintain continuity between sessions and to practice skills in daily life.