Jessica Crume, LCSW

Jessica Crume is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses practical, goal-focused therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, and life changes. She keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative so parents and individuals can find workable steps fast.

She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. That work is combined with a client-centered outlook that starts where the person is. Solution-focused strategies help set short-term goals and celebrate progress along the way.

Jessica earned a master of social work from Indiana University School of Social Work and has seven years of clinical experience. Her background includes school-based therapy, work in juvenile criminal justice settings, and roles in community mental health. That mix shapes a hands-on style that balances practical tools with attention to each person’s needs.

She often helps people facing relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD challenges, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, and workplace difficulties. Other areas she supports include anger, self-esteem, social anxiety, and figuring out life purpose. Jessica also works with clients on coping skills, communication problems, and family of origin concerns.

Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings. Jessica uses conversation, skill practice, and brief goal-setting so progress is visible. She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

CBT and Client-Centered Care for Online Support

Jessica uses cognitive behavioral ideas to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes. CBT techniques are useful for anxiety, mood issues, and problem patterns that keep repeating. Client-centered therapy complements that by giving the person space to lead the conversation and name what matters most to them.

She also draws on mindfulness strategies to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce stress and improve moment-to-moment focus. Together these approaches give practical skills plus a supportive environment. Finding the right mix is part of the work - she will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and skill practice, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat fits quick check-ins, and text-based messaging supports ongoing reflection or brief coaching. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum between appointments.