Jessica Hervatin , LPC

Jessica Hervatin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and 37 years of clinical experience. As an LPC she holds a state credential to provide professional counseling services and has spent decades working across behavioral health settings to support people facing complex challenges.

Her background includes roles as an employee assistance counselor, a therapist for psychiatric disorders, and a drug and alcohol counselor. She has provided crisis counseling and has experience working with incarcerated individuals. Currently she works as a mental health therapist in a local hospital and has taught a course at a nearby university, bringing both practical and academic perspectives to her work.

Jessica’s approach is open and compassionate, and she draws on a range of therapeutic techniques to meet each person’s needs. She has helped thousands of clients with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, personality disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, and identity-related matters. She aims to meet people where they are and to assist them in moving toward the positive direction they choose.

Jessica views her career as a passion and recognizes the courage it takes to reach out for help. She works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals and to select the types of counseling that best support their progress. "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom" - Anais Nin

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Jessica Hervatin integrates Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and supporting the client’s own goals, helping people who need a compassionate space to explore feelings and values. CBT identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to manage anxiety, mood challenges, and stress-related problems. DBT combines acceptance and change strategies and is useful for emotion regulation, interpersonal difficulties, and coping with intense emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match each person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered via 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 maintain consistent care, manage ongoing concerns between live sessions, and access therapy from different locations when travel or other commitments would otherwise be a barrier.