Dr. Jessica Curd

Dr. Jessica Curd is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana with 19 years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. She also helps with depression, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues around identity and relationships. Her tone is straightforward and caring, aimed at people who want practical help and a clear path forward.

Dr. Curd uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. She draws on client-centered methods to listen deeply and build trust. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and DBT skills to manage intense emotions. Emotionally-focused and existential ideas help when people want to understand their feelings and life choices more clearly.

In sessions she aims to make emotional topics easier to talk about. She works with people to set goals and try small, doable steps between meetings. She also supports parents and caregivers who are managing stress, ADHD, autism-related concerns, or caregiver burnout.

Her background includes long-term clinical work in counseling settings across Indiana. The LCSW credential reflects her license as a clinical social worker. She combines experience with practical tools so people can handle day-to-day challenges more effectively.

Outside work she enjoys being outdoors, running, hiking, camping, traveling, and creative writing. She also spends time with family and dogs, which she finds grounding and restorative.

How her approaches shape online work

Dr. Curd commonly blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior therapy skills. Client-centered work focuses on listening and making space for what matters to the person, which helps build trust and clarity. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so practical changes can be tested between sessions. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships.

Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. She will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels most useful. Together they try approaches and adjust them over time so the work fits daily life and real challenges.

The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins, less travel time, or meetings when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can use these options to help people keep momentum between sessions and practice new skills in everyday settings.