- Behavior strategies
- Parenting guidance
- Support for grief
About Jessica
Jessica Hackett-Smith is an LPC with 13 years of counseling experience who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, parenting challenges, and ADHD. She speaks plainly and focuses on workable steps parents and caregivers can use in daily life. Her approach aims to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
She began working in mental health in 2004 and has supported children, adolescents, and adults across a range of settings. Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College and lists experience as a behavior specialist. She draws on practical behavior strategies alongside talk therapy to address emotional and behavioral concerns.
Sessions often include identifying patterns that make stress worse and trying small, concrete changes. Jessica uses behavior-based tools such as functional behavior assessment ideas and behavior modification techniques to shape healthier routines. She also helps people develop parenting strategies and stronger communication habits at home.
She works with grief, trauma, and post-traumatic stress by pacing the work to match what each person can manage. For ADHD and related concerns, she focuses on strategies that improve organization, focus, and daily structure rather than only discussing symptoms.
Jessica pays attention to caregiver stress, feelings of guilt or shame, and isolation. She encourages self-compassion and practical steps toward better self-care. People who want clear, actionable guidance and a therapist who emphasizes behavior-based solutions may find her style helpful.
How behavior-based approaches work online
Jessica uses evidence-based behavior techniques and practical therapeutic methods to help people manage stress, ADHD, grief, and trauma. One approach draws on functional behavior assessment ideas to identify triggers and patterns that lead to problem behaviors; this helps create clear targets for change. Another common strand is behavior modification, which focuses on small, repeated changes to routines and reactions to build better habits and reduce unwanted behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose techniques that fit goals, needs, and daily life. Sessions are a team effort where strategies are tried, reviewed, and adjusted based on what helps most.
Confirm current session formats before booking since this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow people to apply strategies in their real routines. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or full-length visits for deeper work. Discuss practical scheduling and format preferences during the initial match so sessions align with day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jessica focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt and shame, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and action-oriented, with a focus on small changes people can try at home. She blends behavior-based techniques with conversational therapy to address daily challenges.
What is her background and experience?
Jessica has worked in mental health since 2004 and has 13 years as a counselor. She has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults and has worked as a behavior specialist.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania. She also holds a Master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Chestnut Hill College.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the matching and scheduling process.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The platform will guide next steps after matching.