- Emotion-focused work
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral tools
About Jessica
Jessica McConnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, eating concerns, parenting strain, bipolar mood challenges, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions.
Jessica uses straightforward conversation to help people name what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on identifying patterns and making small, concrete changes. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at emotions and attachment-related patterns, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
Her style is client-centered, meaning the person in front of her guides the pace and goals. She listens for what matters most and helps shape practical next steps between sessions. That might mean practicing a new way of talking to a partner, testing a different thought, or trying a short behavior change.
Jessica aims to make the process accessible. She explains techniques plainly and checks in about what is working. People often leave sessions with clear ideas to try during the week.
She practices in Pennsylvania as an LPC and conducts sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients use the site matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches work for online sessions
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on emotions and attachment patterns. In sessions it helps people name hard-to-identify feelings and notice how those feelings shape interactions and relationship patterns. It is often used when emotions keep repeating or when people feel stuck in familiar, painful cycles.Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what she hears, and supports the client in setting their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. That choice can change over time as progress and preferences become clearer.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week and keeping appointments during life transitions. The platform and subscription model let clients schedule sessions and manage their plan online, but confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to try therapy with less travel time.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related concerns, self-esteem, eating worries, parenting strain, anger, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens for what matters to the client and adapts pace and goals accordingly.
How much experience does she bring?
She has seven years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individual clients.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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