Jessica Hartman

Jessica Hartman is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the College of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas and practices in Minnesota. Jessica aims to create a warm, respectful, and nonjudgmental space for people to talk through hard things.

Her approach centers on listening first and building on individual strengths. She uses client-centered methods to meet people where they are. She brings in cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to teach practical skills people can use between sessions.

Jessica has helped people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and major life transitions. She also supports those facing relationship strain, family concerns, parenting challenges, career questions, and identity issues related to LGBT experiences. Women's issues and young adult concerns are additional areas she focuses on.

Her background includes work in schools, day-treatment programs, in-home services, outpatient behavioral health, and virtual settings. She has practiced in both rural communities and larger cities such as Minneapolis-St. Paul and Phoenix. This variety informs a flexible, down-to-earth style that adapts to different life situations.

Jessica describes her style as warm and relational, and she emphasizes collaboration. She helps people identify existing strengths and learn skills like thought reframing and goal-focused planning. Her goal is to help people build tools that make everyday life more manageable.

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are. It helps people feel heard and encourages them to use their own strengths to move forward. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches skills like identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy life. Online work can reduce travel time and make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work, school, or parenting commitments. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking to make sure they fit your routine. Licensed professionals use these approaches to help clients learn coping skills, manage stress, and handle relationship and life changes even when meeting remotely.