Jessica Crume , LCSW

Jessica Crume is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Indiana with a master of social work from Indiana University School of Social Work and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. With more than seven years of professional experience, she has provided services to children, families, and individuals across settings including the juvenile criminal justice system, school-based therapy programs, and community mental health agencies. As a clinician she emphasizes practical, strengths-based strategies and draws heavily from Cognitive Behavioral Theory while maintaining a solution-focused and client-centered stance. She values the decision to pursue therapeutic support and seeks to offer a supportive, respectful environment where clients can explore concerns and develop skills for change. Jessica focuses on collaboration, helping people identify their goals and building on existing strengths to find workable steps forward. Her background across diverse service settings informs a flexible approach to care and a commitment to meeting clients where they are in their lives. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) denotes advanced training in social work and clinical practice, a credential she holds while practicing in Indiana.

Those who work with Jessica can expect an emphasis on practical problem solving, skill-building informed by evidence-based techniques, and an approach that centers the client’s perspectives and goals. She aims to create a calm, constructive space for growth and change and welcomes conversations about how therapy might fit each person’s needs.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica integrates solution-focused work, client-centered principles, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes identifying practical goals and small, concrete steps that lead to measurable change - it is helpful for clients seeking targeted progress on specific problems. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience, offering empathy and collaboration so individuals can explore their values and choose their own direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers structured techniques to manage symptoms and develop coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She treats clients as partners in care and adapts strategies over time based on what is most effective for the individual.

Online therapy with Jessica can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home or between other responsibilities, and allow clients to use the communication mode that fits their daily life while working with licensed professionals and therapists to meet their goals.