Jessica Hervatin , LPC

Jessica Hervatin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a Master of Counseling Psychology and 37 years of clinical experience. Over a long career she has served in a variety of roles, including employee assistance counselor, therapist for psychiatric disorders, drug and alcohol counselor, crisis counselor, and clinician working with incarcerated individuals. She currently practices as a mental health therapist in a local hospital and has experience teaching a university course, reflecting a commitment to both direct care and education.

Her work is rooted in an open, compassionate stance and a belief that seeking help takes courage. Jessica draws on multiple therapeutic techniques to tailor care to each person, meeting clients where they are and supporting the direction they choose for their lives. Throughout her career she has worked with thousands of people facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, personality disorders and trauma.

Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental approach focused on practical steps and long-term growth. Jessica emphasizes collaboration and respects each individual’s pace, helping people move toward the changes they want to make. She often returns to the idea that growth involves risk and courage, echoing the sentiment that at some point the pain of staying the same becomes greater than the risk of change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica often combines Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to meet each person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a warm, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens closely and supports the client’s own goals and pace; it helps when someone needs acceptance and a space to explore personal values and feelings. CBT focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors and offers practical tools to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression and stress-related concerns.

When needed, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are also used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal skills, which can be particularly helpful for intense emotions or relationship difficulties. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process - Jessica will work with each person to identify priorities, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on progress and preferences.

Online therapy by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit care into a busy life and to connect from different locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and multiple ways to communicate, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to tailor sessions to practical needs while maintaining a consistent therapeutic relationship.