Jessica Hartman
Compassionate, practical therapy for life challenges
LCSW, LICSW Minnesota
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Jessica
Jessica Hartman brings a client-centered, strength-based approach rooted in two decades of clinical social work experience. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with solution-focused and trauma-informed techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and life transitions.
Background and approach
Jessica emphasizes practical skills alongside exploration of underlying patterns so clients gain tools they can use between sessions. Licensed as an LCSW and LICSW in multiple states, Jessica's background includes work in schools, day-treatment programs, in-home settings, outpatient clinics, and virtual care.
Her training includes a Master of Social Work and a BA in Psychology, and she has practiced in both rural and urban communities, bringing that range of experience to each therapeutic relationship. She aims to create a warm, respectful, and inclusive space where clients are met where they are and supported in building on existing strengths.
Jessica has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar and ADHD, and issues affecting LGBT and women and young adult populations. She offers collaborative, compassionate care to help clients clarify goals and develop sustainable coping strategies.
Practical Approaches for Online Growth
Jessica frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured skill-building. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the individual's perspective, offering empathic listening and support that helps people feel understood and clarify personal goals. When appropriate, she incorporates Solution-Focused techniques to set clear, achievable steps and build momentum toward immediate, practical changes.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica approaches that choice collaboratively. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors interventions so the plan fits the individual rather than forcing a single method. Adjustments are made over time based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats allow clients to engage from home or other locations, making it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
North Dakota, Minnesota, Nevada
Languages
English