Hi! My name is Jessica Schneck, and I am a Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
My work in various settings has equipped me to provide trauma-informed care and strengths-based treatment through a systems model, so my goal is to help empower you to learn tools to cope with life by engaging your strengths and learning about your life from all angles.
I am particularly passionate about seeing children and teens experience freedom from trauma, depression, and anxiety. I love to have deep conversations, be silly, and not take life too seriously. These traits translate into my work as a therapist as I strive to help each person get curious about themselves with thoughtful questions while still laughing together when needed. I love making therapy fun for people of any age by incorporating games or activities into sessions whenever possible.
I hope to come alongside you to help you carry your burdens and find peace.
I earned a Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh and a Bachelor’s in Spanish and International Politics from Penn State University.
My background includes working with children and teens with a range of diagnoses alongside their families to help create healthier patterns in their lives. I like to blend different models of therapy depending on what each person needs by incorporating aspects from CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy), ABA (applied behavioral analysis), ACT (acceptance and commitment therapy), as well as other techniques.
No matter the model, I strive to provide a safe and positive environment for therapy where we can work together to achieve your goals.
I am originally from Kennett Square (the mushroom capital of the world!), and I moved to Lancaster in 2022. I am involved in my local church and a chamber choir in Lancaster, and I love being outdoors surrounded by nature, especially hiking or kayaking. I am a new mom, so my favorite way to spend any day is with my husband and son.
PA License #SW138079
Jessica Schneck offers in-person counseling at the Lancaster office and online counseling to anyone in Pennsylvania.
Whether you are suffering from panic attacks, obsessive – compulsive disorder, or generalized anxiety we have therapists who use evidenced-based treatments, such as cognitive-bahavioral therapy, to help you.
Many individuals feel like they are at war with their bodies. Whether it’s feeling shame, guilt, or giving ourselves critical comments about our bodies, we can be our own worst enemy. Our therapists can help you feel at peace with your body and learn to be kind to yourself.
Caregiving for a loved one can be challenging even in the best of circumstances. Often we don’t think about how the caregiver needs support, too. If you are experiencing burnout, our therapists can teach you skills to help you cope.
Depression and anxiety are extremely common, but often under-diagnosed by medical providers during pregnancy and postpartum. Our providers have specialized training to help women with anxiety and depression in this specific period in their lives.
Depression, one of the most common mental health disorders, is very treatable. Our therapists are specially trained to help individuals with depression get back to feeling like themselves again.
Move Forward Counseling is an inclusive practice where we want the LGBTQIA+ community to feel welcome and supported. Whether you are unsure how to embrace your identity, are having relationship issues, or need extra support from a non-judgmental person, we have therapists who can help.
Life transitions encompass many things, including starting or ending a romantic relationship, changes with work or school or making any big life change, such as a move. Often we underestimate how these changes will affect us emotionally until we find ourselves struggling with the ups and downs of the life transition.
While we don’t provide couples counseling at Move Forward, many individuals seek counseling to discuss how they can have healthier relationships. Our therapists can help you learn new ways of communicating, setting boundaries, and other ways to have more positive relationships with others.
Trauma symptoms and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating for many who experience it. Recovery from trauma is possible and we have therapists who can help.
Moving into adulthood brings its own set of challenges. You may feel pressure to have a “career” or find your life partner. You may be unsure of making these big life decisions and may feel lost because you no longer have school or other adults in your life telling you what you should choose.
The period of adolescence can be exciting, but also challenging for many teens. Difficulties with friends, school, anxiety, depression, cutting, and substance abuse are all common issues for this group. Due to a lack of life experience, teens may not know how to manage these problems which is why therapy can be especially helpful.
Reach out today to get started. Our supportive staff will help guide you through the scheduling process, discuss special requests and consult your insurance needs.
Therapy is available online across Pennsylvania, with in-person therapy options at the Lancaster, Lebanon, Pittsburgh, Hershey and Lehigh Valley locations.
825 Eden Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
445 Mountville Drive, Lebanon, PA 17406
100 Keystone Ave, Suite 1, Emmaus, PA 18049
201 S. Craig St, Suite 1M, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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Tues-Friday 8 a.m. till 5:30 p.m.