Dr. Jessica Curd , LCSW

Dr. Jessica Curd is a licensed clinician in Indiana with 19 years of counseling experience who brings advanced training and a compassionate approach to her work. She holds a PhD in social work - a doctoral degree that signals extensive study of practice and research - and is a nationally certified grief and loss and end-of-life counselor, prepared to support people and families facing bereavement and end-of-life concerns. She works with a broad range of issues including stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, ADHD and autism, relationship and parenting challenges, self-esteem and motivation, career matters, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Her practice also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment and family of origin issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, codependency, communication difficulties, dissociation, divorce and separation, domestic violence, and forgiveness. She supports both individuals living with autism or ADHD and the parents and caregivers who accompany them. In sessions she emphasizes collaboration, listening, and a nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored openly. Outside of work she enjoys time with family and their dogs, being outdoors through running, hiking and camping, traveling, learning new things, and creative writing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and experience. The therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support to help clients explore feelings, build self-esteem, and make decisions that align with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by breaking problems into manageable steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to select or blend methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure care aligns with what matters most to the client.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access support from home or elsewhere. For many people, remote sessions increase convenience and consistency, helping them maintain momentum between appointments while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in these approaches.