Jessica VanBuren Curtis

Jessica VanBuren Curtis is an LCSW with 23 years of experience based in Indiana. She works with adults facing grief, loss, and life changes, including people supporting someone at the end of life and those navigating the practical and emotional effects of aging, chronic illness, or caregiving stress. Sessions focus on making sense of what has happened and finding manageable ways to move forward.

Jessica listens for what matters most and uses straightforward conversation to help people sort through feelings. She helps clients name the challenges they face and tries out coping strategies that fit daily life. Many people use sessions to find steadier routines and clearer ways to handle overwhelming moments.

Her practice addresses bereavement, hospice and end-of-life concerns, chronic pain or illness, and stresses that come with caring for others. She also supports exploration of life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues as they relate to these changes. The work is practical and focused on skills people can use between sessions.

Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address both emotional and practical needs. She helps people develop tools for managing intense feelings, navigating role changes, and making concrete plans when transitions arrive. Her approach emphasizes steady pacing and working together to find what fits.

People choose Jessica when they want clear, direct help sorting loss and shifting life demands. She meets clients where they are and concentrates on building coping strategies and a clearer sense of direction over time.

Evidence-based approaches and how online sessions work

Jessica integrates practical, evidence-based techniques into conversations that focus on grief and life transitions. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches specific ways to cope with intense emotions and daily stressors, useful for people dealing with chronic illness or caregiving strain. Another approach is meaning-focused work that helps people reflect on life purpose and values, supporting planning and decision making during big changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options with the client, consider goals and preferences, and adjust methods over time so the work stays helpful and manageable.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find that online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate being able to continue work during illness or while managing caregiving duties. The focus is on making sessions practical and accessible so they can be used alongside everyday responsibilities.