Jessica Hrdlicka

Jessica Hrdlicka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, and life transitions. Her work is practical and straightforward, geared toward people who want clear tools and steady support during hard times.

Jessica has worked in schools, community settings, and private practice. She has experience supporting people from childhood into young adulthood and those navigating neurodivergence and chronic health challenges. Her background includes work with trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, eating and body image issues, and mood disorders.

Her approach centers on self-love, better communication, and personal growth. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies, processing past experiences, and rebuilding confidence. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to shape practical steps clients can use between sessions.

Jessica aims to tailor interventions to each person’s needs, emphasizing resilience and long-term emotional wellness. She often helps clients identify patterns, practice new ways of interacting, and set realistic goals for change. The tone in sessions is supportive and non-judgmental, with a clear emphasis on skills that make daily life easier.

To begin, prospective clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How Jessica’s Approaches Fit Online Work

Jessica blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and reflecting what matters to the client, helping people feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger.

She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift emotional responses in relationships. That approach can help clients learn new ways to connect, set boundaries, and manage intense feelings related to grief, trauma, or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time based on progress, comfort level, and what the client finds most useful.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks or from quieter surroundings. It can also allow shorter focused appointments for skills practice or longer sessions for deeper processing, depending on what is offered and what the client needs.