Jessica McConnell, LPC
Compassionate, practical support for parenting and life stress
Book with Jessica- Years in practice
- 7
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Pennsylvania
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Jessica
Jessica McConnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania. She focuses on everyday stresses and bigger emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and issues related to LGBT identity. Jessica also helps people struggling with self-esteem, motivation, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood challenges, relationship strain, and the demands of parenting.
She aims to make sessions a straightforward place to talk. Jessica invites clients to share thoughts and feelings without judgment.
Background and approach
The first steps toward change are acknowledged as difficult, and she offers steady support through them. In session she blends client-centered work with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy and emotionally-focused techniques. That means conversations begin where the person is, and then move toward clearer thinking, emotion awareness, and problem-solving.
Clients can expect a mix of listening, reflective questions, and actionable steps they can try between sessions. Jessica has seven years of professional experience in mental health settings. Her approach is direct but warm, focused on what helps a person function better day to day.
Parents who are juggling responsibilities and identity concerns often find this practical stance useful. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their schedule. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
Approaches Jessica lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Jessica’s approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy starts with listening and acceptance. The therapist follows the client’s concerns and priorities, helping people feel heard and more in control of what they want to change. This approach suits people who need a supportive space to make sense of feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses clear steps and exercises to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. Many people find CBT useful for stress, anxiety, and daily coping skills.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and how those emotions affect relationships and decision making. It can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when connection and trust need rebuilding.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. Together they check what is helping and adjust the plan over time.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats add flexibility - video for fuller conversation, phone when bandwidth is limited, live chat for quicker check-ins, and messaging for brief ongoing support between meetings. The variety makes it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and day-to-day responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does Jessica help address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, self-esteem and motivation, eating and anger concerns, bipolar mood challenges, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and direct. Sessions blend open listening with practical steps so people leave with things to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health settings and holds the LPC credential in Pennsylvania.
Where is she licensed and based?
Jessica is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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