Jessica Hrdlicka

Compassionate, evidence-informed clinical social worker

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jessica

Jessica Hrdlicka is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who centers her practice on evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).

Background and approach

With 15 years of clinical experience across schools, community settings, and independent practice, she focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and the effects of neurodivergence. Her work also addresses concerns like stress, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, eating and body image, chronic pain and illness, and mood disorders.

She emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that supports self-love, effective communication, and practical coping strategies. Jessica draws on a mix of therapies to tailor care to each person’s needs, helping clients process past experiences, improve interpersonal dynamics, and build resilience.

Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and young adults up to age 25, and she has particular experience supporting women’s mental health and people navigating chronic health or body-image issues. Jessica invites clients seeking to improve quality of life or navigate difficult transitions to explore therapy-focused goals and develop sustainable skills for emotional wellbeing.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Jessica frequently integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and modifying unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms such as anxiety, panic, and low mood; it is practical and skills-oriented for problems like stress, panic attacks, and mood disorders. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own goals and self-directed growth, which is helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and navigating life changes.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and the ways they respond to different methods, and she adapts interventions over time so the therapeutic plan fits the client’s needs and values.

Online therapy with her can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from Illinois without traveling, and they allow for ongoing skill practice and check-ins that can be adjusted to daily life and availability.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, eating and body image concerns, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Her approach blends client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), emotionally-focused techniques, mindfulness, and narrative work to create individualized treatment plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 15 years of professional clinical experience across schools, community-based programs, and independent practice settings.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Illinois LCSW license number IL LCSW 149.018832 and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

Clients can work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preferences and availability.

How are costs and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family problemsLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English