Jessica Hervatin, LPC

Jessica Hervatin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and 37 years of experience helping people navigate complex life challenges. She brings a broad background that includes roles as an employee assistance counselor, a therapist for psychiatric disorders, a drug and alcohol counselor, a crisis counselor, and work with incarcerated individuals. Currently she serves as a mental health therapist at a local hospital and has also taught a course at a local university.

Over the course of her career she has worked with thousands of clients facing issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, personality disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses focused concerns like abandonment, caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, first responder stress, social anxiety, and questions of life purpose and self-love.

Her clinical style is open and compassionate, rooted in techniques from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. She aims to meet each person where they are, respect the direction they choose, and collaborate on practical steps toward change. Jessica affirms the courage it takes to seek help and often reflects on Anais Nin’s words: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom."

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Jessica uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client’s goals and experience guide the work; this approach is helpful for people seeking validation, stronger self-awareness, and support while making personal choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress, which can be beneficial for mood instability, trauma responses, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jessica collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, continue care during life transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from different locations, including international clients.