Jessica Hackett-Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD.
01About Jessica
Jessica Hackett-Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and ADHD. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps parents and caregivers can use right away. Jessica brings 13 years of LPC experience in Pennsylvania to her clinical work.
She begins by listening to what feels most urgent. Then she breaks concerns into small, manageable steps. Sessions often focus on clear strategies for calming intense feelings, improving daily routines, and handling parent-child interactions.
Background and approach
Jessica uses methods informed by evidence-based therapeutic techniques and behavior-focused strategies. That can include looking at patterns that keep a problem going and testing small changes to see what helps. She also draws on approaches used for grief and post-traumatic stress when those issues are present.
Her background includes training in behavior analysis and a Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College. Jessica has worked in the mental health field since 2004 and has supported people across a wide range of concerns, from emotional pain to practical parenting skills.
People who meet with her can expect straightforward guidance, hands-on tools, and a focus on what will help day to day. Sessions aim to make problems feel more manageable and to build skills that carry over into everyday life.
02Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC015275 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1255913687 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
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04Online support
Approaches that guide online work
Jessica draws on evidence-based techniques and behavior-focused methods to address problems in straightforward ways. Behavior-focused work looks at what reinforces difficult patterns and tries small, practical changes to see what helps; it is useful for ADHD, parenting challenges, and daily routine problems.She also uses trauma-informed approaches when needed, which involve pacing conversation, building safety in the moment, and teaching skills for managing upsetting memories or reactions. These methods are often helpful for grief and post-traumatic stress reactions.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try a few techniques, and adjust plans based on what feels most useful. This collaborative process helps match methods to each person’s needs and preferences.
Online therapy with Jessica includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be shorter or easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging work well for quick check-ins, ongoing coaching, or when someone prefers typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to continue work between sessions.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting difficulties, and ADHD, along with related issues like caregiver stress, guilt, shame, and loneliness.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses direct, practical approaches that focus on small changes and clear strategies. Sessions aim to make problems more manageable and build everyday skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has 13 years of experience as an LPC and has been working in the mental health field since 2004 in roles involving behavior support and counseling.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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