Works with
How Jessica works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jessica
Jessica McConnell is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, and the effects of trauma. She also supports those facing low self-esteem, mood concerns like depression and bipolar symptoms, relationship strain, eating concerns, parenting stress, and LGBT-related issues. Jessica aims to make the first step easier for anyone ready to look for change.
She keeps sessions straightforward and warm. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on practical steps to reduce distress.
Background and approach
Jessica listens without judgment and helps people name feelings and patterns that get in the way of daily life. Her approach mixes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of emotionally-focused work. That means sessions often include talking through current struggles, testing new ways of thinking or behaving, and noticing how emotions show up in relationships.
She adjusts methods to match each person’s needs. Jessica brings seven years of professional experience to her practice and uses a calm, down-to-earth style. People can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way.
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences. Getting started involves completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time that works for the client.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jessica's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Jessica lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Jessica’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what you say so you feel heard and understood; it helps people explore their feelings and decide what changes matter most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety, anger, and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) pays attention to strong emotions and how they affect connections with others, which can be useful when relationship stress or emotional patterns make daily life harder.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and adjust based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques can be blended or shifted over time to match progress and preferences.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and different comfort levels.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, relationship and eating concerns, parenting strain, bisexual or LGBT-related issues, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens without judgment and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Jessica has seven years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and describes a calm, collaborative approach to goal-setting and progress review.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Jessica?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.