Jessica Hartman , LCSW, LICSW

Jessica Hartman is a clinical social worker with two decades of experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and has worked for many years in direct counseling roles, including six years after earning those licenses. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Dakota in 1997 and a Master of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine and the University of St. Thomas in 2003.

Her professional background spans small town and rural communities as well as urban centers, including work in Minneapolis/St. Paul and Phoenix, Arizona. Jessica has provided therapy in diverse settings such as schools, day-treatment programs, in-home services, virtual sessions, and outpatient behavioral health clinics. Over her career she has supported people coping with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, adjustment to life changes, relationship and family difficulties, LGBTQ concerns, school and career challenges, parenting and grief, and a variety of intrapersonal issues.

Jessica’s style is warm, relational, and rooted in respect and compassion. She uses a strengths-based, person-centered approach that meets people where they are and helps them build on existing resources. Her work often integrates cognitive behavioral techniques, solution-focused strategies, and mindfulness practices to teach practical skills clients can use in daily life. She recognizes the courage it takes to seek help and welcomes the opportunity to accompany people on their path toward greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica Hartman draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused techniques to guide her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and helps people explore their goals and values while building self-awareness and confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress and to teach concrete coping skills. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on strengths and practical steps, helping people set achievable goals and notice small changes that move them toward preferred outcomes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care, while still working with licensed professionals who tailor interventions to each person’s situation.