Dr. Jessica Curd, LCSW
Indiana · 19 years in practice
Dr. Jessica Curd is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Indiana
- 34006064A · expires April 2026
- NPI
- 1134423106 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 19
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jessica
Dr. Jessica Curd is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, and life changes. She supports clients coping with ADHD, depression, bipolar concerns, relationship and parenting questions, and work or career stress.
Her approach is direct and compassionate, aimed at practical change and clearer thinking. Dr. Curd draws on existential ideas alongside client-centered and cognitive approaches to help people find meaning and make choices that fit their values.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on what matters most to the individual and on everyday steps that reduce distress. She uses tools from several therapies to tailor work to each person's needs. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth.
She listens for what feels stuck and helps people try new ways of responding. That might include looking at thoughts and behaviors, practicing emotion skills, or talking through difficult memories and losses. Dr.
Curd has 19 years of clinical experience and holds the LCSW credential. She practices in Indiana and works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and family-of-origin issues. Outside of work she enjoys outdoor time, running, hiking, and creative writing.
She brings a practical focus to sessions and encourages small, doable steps toward greater wellbeing.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Jessica names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Existential Therapy helps people consider meaning, choice, and personal values when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. It is often used for grief, major life changes, questions about identity, and chronic struggles that call for a clearer sense of purpose.Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgment. This approach supports emotional processing, self-esteem, and building trust in the therapeutic relationship.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood. It offers practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they’ll try options, adjust the plan, and focus on what helps in day-to-day life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for deeper emotional work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing coordination between appointments. These options provide flexibility to fit therapy into a busy schedule.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, relationship and parenting questions, career issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions combine listening, practical exercises, and conversations about meaning and choices.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 19 years of counseling experience to her work and uses that background to tailor care to each person's needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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