Jessica McConnell, LPC

Pennsylvania · 7 years in practice

Jessica McConnell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

License and registration

LPC, Pennsylvania: PC012754 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1639627052 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Jessica

Jessica McConnell is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Pennsylvania who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with self-esteem, LGBT-related concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, eating issues, anger, bipolar mood challenges, and life transitions. She aims to make the first step feel less daunting.

Sessions focus on honest conversation and practical steps. She creates a calm setting where people can name feelings and try new ways of coping.

Background and approach

Jessica uses a mix of approaches that fit each person’s needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at patterns in feelings and connections. She uses Client-Centered techniques to follow the client’s lead and build understanding, and she brings in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors.

Her work is straightforward and conversational. People can expect to talk through what matters most to them, learn small skills to manage symptoms, and get support when making changes. Jessica has seven years of counseling experience and practices in Pennsylvania.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She helps people set realistic goals and checks in on progress. For those unsure how to begin, she guides the process so steps feel manageable and clear.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 names

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Online support

How Jessica’s approaches work online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name strong emotions and the patterns those feelings create in relationships. It can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when people want to change recurring reactions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead so the therapist responds to what matters most in the moment. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and helps people test small changes to reduce symptoms.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, and then try methods that match those needs. That collaboration helps adjust the plan as progress is made or new issues arise.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat is useful for brief check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity during transitions.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and confidence struggles, LGBT-related issues, relationship and parenting strain, eating concerns, anger, bipolar mood patterns, and coping with life changes.

How does she approach therapy?

Her style blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to match the person’s needs. Sessions tend to be conversational and focused on practical steps and feelings.

What experience does she bring?

She has seven years of professional counseling experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and scheduling handled?

Costs vary by 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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