Jessica Crume, LCSW

Jessica Crume is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with a master's degree in Social Work from the Indiana University School of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She brings over seven years of experience supporting children, families, and individuals across a variety of settings, including the juvenile criminal justice system, school-based therapy programs, and community mental health services.

Jessica approaches care from a strengths-based, solution-focused perspective while remaining firmly client-centered. She draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify patterns of thinking and behavior and develop practical tools for change. Her background working with young people, families, and adults informs a flexible style that adapts to the needs of each person she sees.

Jessica emphasizes that seeking support is a courageous step and aims to foster a welcoming, comfortable space where clients can explore goals, build skills, and address challenges such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, ADHD, trauma, parenting concerns, and life transitions. As an LCSW she holds state licensure to provide clinical social work services and applies that training to help clients move toward clearer coping and purpose. She looks forward to partnering with prospective clients to begin that process.

Client-centered and solution-focused support online

Jessica integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping clients explore their feelings and priorities while the therapist offers acceptance and understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy helps clients set clear goals and build on existing strengths to create forward-moving change, often in fewer sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to assess goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors techniques from these approaches to create a plan that fits the client’s life and stage of change. The emphasis is on partnership and adaptability rather than a one-size-fits-all method.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for clients who need flexibility. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from a wider geographic area.