Jessica VanBuren Curtis

Jessica VanBuren Curtis is a licensed clinical social worker with 23 years of experience supporting adults through grief and major life changes. She provides a calm, down-to-earth space for people who are carrying loss or who are supporting someone at the end of life. Jessica aims to help clients sort through heavy emotions and begin to find steadier footing.

She focuses on practical coping strategies that fit day-to-day life. Sessions are conversations where people can be honest, even when that honesty feels hard. Jessica listens, reflects what she hears, and helps identify small steps that make emotions easier to manage.

Her background includes broad clinical experience over more than two decades of practice. That time has shaped a straightforward style that centers the person in front of her rather than clinical jargon. People can expect a steady presence and help building tools they can actually use.

Jessica often supports people dealing with aging, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and questions about life purpose and self-worth. She also offers care for those navigating hospice and end-of-life counseling. The work aims to restore a sense of personal connection and clearer direction.

Sessions take place in Indiana. Jessica works in English. Before booking, confirm current session formats and scheduling details so they match your needs.

How therapeutic approaches shape online grief and life-change work

Therapeutic techniques used here emphasize practical, evidence-based methods that help people cope with strong emotions and rebuild daily routines. One approach focuses on structured emotion work - naming and tracking feelings, and practicing responses that reduce overwhelm. This can help when grief or caregiving stress makes it hard to think clearly.

Another approach centers on building small behavioral skills - routines, self-care habits, and brief strategies for managing pain or fatigue. These techniques aim to make daily life more manageable and help people feel more steady over time.

Finding the right combination of techniques is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust the plan as you go. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay useful and relevant.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins from wherever you are. Some formats are also better for quieter, shorter check-ins or for avoiding heavy bandwidth demands. Verify the available session types when you schedule so the format matches your needs.