- Grief and loss
- Caregiver stress
- Life purpose
About Jessica
Jessica VanBuren Curtis is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 23 years of experience. She works with adults facing grief, loss, and life transitions and also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
Jessica helps people who feel overwhelmed or unsure how to carry the weight of what has happened. She offers direct, honest conversations and a steady presence while clients sort through emotions. Sessions focus on making sense of the experience and finding practical ways to cope.
Her approach emphasizes down-to-earth work rather than jargon. She and the client look for coping strategies that fit daily life and build tools that can be used now and later. The emphasis is on concrete supports and small, manageable steps that reduce burden.
Jessica has worked with adults supporting loved ones at the end of life and with people who have lost someone important. She brings decades of experience to these concerns and to issues that can follow major changes in health, caregiving roles, or personal identity.
People who meet with her often report feeling more grounded over time and clearer about what matters next. The work aims to reconnect clients with a sense of themselves and more steadiness as they move forward.
To begin, prospective clients are invited to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session, so the therapist and client can agree on practical next steps and a plan for ongoing sessions.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Two evidence-informed approaches often used for grief and life transitions are narrative work and problem-focused strategies. Narrative work helps people put words to painful events and look at how those stories shape daily life. Problem-focused strategies identify specific stress points and teach practical techniques to manage them, such as pacing tasks or reorganizing caregiving responsibilities.Another common approach is skills-based coping, which teaches concrete tools for emotion regulation and managing physical symptoms tied to chronic illness or pain. These tools are practiced between sessions so clients can see what fits in their routines and adjust as needed.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most useful. The focus is on what helps the person function better day to day and feel more steady after change.
Confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks. Phone or video choices can support quieter check-ins, less bandwidth demand, or shorter sessions when needed, but please verify which formats are offered when you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on grief and coping with life changes, with additional attention to aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck after a loss?
She uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through emotions and build practical coping strategies that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working with adults around grief, caregiving, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW and practices in Indiana; licensure is documented as KY LCSW and IN LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process of working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to discuss next steps.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.