Jessica Hrdlicka, LCSW
Narrative-informed therapy with practical tools
Details
| Name | Jessica Hrdlicka |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 15 |
About Jessica
Jessica Hrdlicka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 15 years of clinical experience in schools, community settings, and independent practice. She focuses on helping people who are facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the everyday stress of life. Jessica emphasizes practical coping skills and building self-love so people can feel steadier day to day.
Her work often centers on relationships, communication struggles, and grief. She also supports people dealing with body image concerns, chronic pain or illness, parenting stress, and neurodivergent challenges such as autism and Asperger syndrome.
Background and approach
Jessica brings experience with mood disorders, panic, postpartum depression, and recovery after sexual assault or abuse. Jessica blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening to help people rewrite difficult stories about themselves. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to add concrete tools for managing thoughts and feelings.
Sessions aim to be collaborative and grounded in each person’s goals. Across school, community, and personal settings, Jessica has built practical experience helping people move from surviving to coping and then to growth. She focuses on small, usable changes that make daily life easier.
Her approach is warm, direct, and goal-focused so people can notice progress between sessions. Jessica works with adults and young adults across a range of life stages. She offers sessions in English from Illinois and provides a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Family problems
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jessica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jessica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and practical approaches work online
Jessica blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people untangle painful stories and build useful habits. Narrative Therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps identify alternative, more helpful narratives. Client-centered work emphasizes being heard and understood so a person can explore goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers concrete techniques to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and panic.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, values, and what feels most effective. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting based on what helps most.
Online therapy with Jessica is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can fit brief check-ins, homework support, or days when shorter contact is preferable. These options make it easier to fit therapy around school, work, and family life while using the approaches that feel right for the person.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Jessica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and a wide range of mood and behavioral concerns including bipolar disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and narrative-informed, using client-centered listening and practical strategies from CBT and mindfulness to address thoughts, feelings, and daily habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has 15 years of professional clinical experience across schools, community-based settings, and independent practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How are session costs structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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