- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Jessica
Jessica Hrdlicka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked in schools, community settings, and private practice. Jessica provides care for people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem struggles, parenting concerns, and related issues.
Her work often centers on emotion and attachment, using Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside client-centered and cognitive behavioral approaches. She helps people name difficult feelings and build clearer ways to communicate what they need. Jessica also supports those dealing with chronic pain, body image concerns, and neurodivergence.
She has experience with young adults and with people across a range of developmental needs. That includes work with clients affected by postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and mood disorders. She also addresses grief, eating concerns, self-harm, and the aftereffects of sexual assault and abuse.
In sessions she focuses on practical coping strategies and on strengthening self-regard. Conversations include identifying patterns, learning new responses, and practicing skills between meetings. Jessica draws on narrative and mindfulness approaches to help people reframe experiences and manage distress.
Her background in schools and community-based programs informs a straightforward clinical style. People who want clear steps and emotional clarity often seek her out. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Jessica uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name strong emotions and the patterns that follow. EFT can be useful for understanding attachment and for shifting repeated interaction patterns. Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience in the moment, encouraging open reflection and active listening to guide each session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into a busy schedule, make shorter check-ins easier to arrange, and avoid travel time. Online work also allows practicing skills in daily life and reviewing short exercises between meetings to reinforce learning.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She sees people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting, grief, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related mood issues.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, and narrative therapy.
How long has she been practicing?
Jessica has 15 years of professional clinical experience in schools, community settings, and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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