Dr. Jessica Curd , LCSW

Dr. Jessica Curd is a licensed therapist based in Indiana who brings over 17 years of counseling experience to her work. She holds a PhD in social work, a doctoral-level degree focused on advanced practice and research in social work, and is a nationally certified grief and loss and end-of-life counselor, reflecting focused training in bereavement and care at the end of life. Dr. Curd supports people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and difficulties finding motivation. She also has specialized experience with Autism and ADHD and offers support both to individuals with these conditions and to their parents and caregivers.

In sessions she practices a collaborative, client-centered approach that encourages open sharing of thoughts and feelings without judgment. She aims to help clients build confidence, develop coping strategies, and pursue more fulfilling and resilient lives. Outside of her clinical work she enjoys time with family and her dogs, being outdoors through running, hiking, and camping, traveling, learning new things, and creative writing. She frames the decision to seek help as a courageous first step and offers steady support throughout the therapeutic process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Curd integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a trusting, collaborative relationship and helping clients explore their values and goals in a supportive, nonjudgmental way. This approach is useful for many concerns, including life transitions, self-esteem, and relationship difficulties.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and develop alternative strategies to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool she employs when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; DBT offers concrete skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Dr. Curd collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexible ways to meet without travel. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, and daily life and allow ongoing access to a licensed professional from locations that suit the client. Online care can support continuity, convenience, and consistent progress toward therapeutic goals.