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Jessica Hobart

LCSW

Compassionate support for stress and eating concerns

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Grief and loss
  • Body image

About Jessica

Jessica Hobart is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem. She supports people coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and issues that affect how they feel about themselves. Her tone is steady and encouraging, aiming to make that first step feel possible. She creates a space where clients can talk about hard things without judgment. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person and on small, practical changes that fit into daily life. Jessica highlights the value of talking through emotions and finding realistic ways to manage stress. Her background includes four years of professional practice across Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. That experience includes helping people with motivation, confidence, and grief. She also has experience with caregiver strain, aging and geriatric concerns, substance-related issues, and eating and food-related issues. Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. She works with clients to set goals and track progress in ways that feel achievable. The work often blends support for immediate concerns with strategies to improve coping over time. People who choose her often want straightforward conversation and practical steps. She encourages gentle self-compassion alongside real problem-solving. If you are ready to begin, she asks only for an honest conversation about what you need next.

How evidence-based methods translate to online care

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address symptoms like anxiety, grief, body image concerns, and stress. One common approach focuses on building practical coping skills that reduce overwhelming feelings and improve daily routines, which can help with anxiety and stress. Another approach emphasizes talking through difficult emotions and developing self-compassion, which often aids people working through grief, shame, or body image struggles. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then matches methods to those needs. She reviews what is working and adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays relevant and useful. For practical matters, confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing quicker check-ins during a lunch break. It can also let people meet with a licensed professional who has experience in areas like caregiver stress, substance-related concerns, or eating and food-related issues without needing to change daily routines.

License and NPI

LCSW Illinois · No. 149024409
LCSW Wisconsin · No. 9757-123
LISW Iowa · No. 095222
NPI1922572551

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

4+ years

Credentials

Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica address most often?

She supports people managing stress, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem, and also works with issues like compassion fatigue and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is conversational and practical, focusing on clear goals and everyday strategies that help with mood, coping, and confidence.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional work experience across Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

Which credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She holds the LCSW credential and has worked in Iowa; she is also licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients, so language support is English for all sessions.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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