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Jessica McConnell

Hopeful, practical care for life’s challenges

LPC Pennsylvania

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica McConnell is a Pennsylvania-licensed LPC who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues around self-esteem and motivation. She also supports clients facing LGBT-related challenges, eating and parenting concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

With seven years of professional experience, she aims to help clients identify practical steps for coping and growth. Her style emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

Jessica blends evidence-informed tools such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered listening and emotionally-focused techniques to help clients clarify goals, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen emotional awareness. She encourages collaborative work on skills and insights that fit each person’s situation.

Jessica presents therapy as a process that takes courage and offers steady support along the way. Her practice in Pennsylvania centers on helping individuals build confidence, manage symptoms, and find more fulfilling ways of relating to themselves and others.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression; it is practical and skill-oriented, often useful for stress management and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and unconditional regard, giving clients space to explore feelings and build self-understanding at their own pace. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people recognize and reorganize emotional responses, which can support healing after trauma and improve relationship-related patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences. Clients and therapist review what’s working and adapt techniques over time so the work remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home or another convenient location, support timely check-ins, and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, LGBT-related concerns, eating and parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her approach combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients explore feelings, change unhelpful thoughts, and improve emotional connection.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and how is she credentialed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with license PA LPC PC012754.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English; she is not listed as providing services in other languages.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she use and how does pricing work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging; cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania

Languages

English