Outpatient Therapist

Hi! My name is Jessica Hurda (She/Her/Hers) LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ElevateMind specializing in treating trauma and dissociative disorders.  With a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding trauma, I integrate several evidence-based therapies including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Structural Dissociation Theory, Ego State Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness. 

I hold a Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Walden University, am currently a member of Eye Movement and Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA), as well as on track to be EMDR certified in 2024.I remain committed to ongoing professional development, regularly attending conferences, workshops and trainings to stay current with the latest research and advancements in trauma treatment. 

I am a firm believer in integrating a bottom-up approach to treating trauma. My first priority in treating trauma, is to help regulate the nervous system and promote a sense of safety and stability. I draw upon the principles of Polyvagal Theory and integrate mindfulness skills to regulate the autonomic nervous system and strengthen self-awareness and living in the present moment.

With EMDR therapy, I help clients identify and reprocess unresolved traumatic memories, reduce emotional/physical distressing symptoms, and develop healthier beliefs about themselves. In my work with dissociative disorders, I utilize the Structural Dissociation Model, Ego State Therapy and EMDR while maintaining a sense of safety and stability with Mindfulness strategies, breath work and grounding. These approaches help clients understand and navigate the various parts of themselves that have been fragmented due to trauma. Through a collaborative and compassionate therapeutic relationship, I guide clients in integrating these dissociated parts, fostering internal cohesion and a sense of wholeness.

As a survivor of trauma and a recipient of EMDR therapy, I am honored to have the opportunity to share the profound healing tools that helped me reclaim my life and support others on their healing journey to discovering stability and connection.

Email: jdh@elevatemindll.com

Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder

Dissociative Disorders

Depression

Anxiety

Life Stressors