- Straightforward conversations
- Skill-based strategies
- Focus on well-being
About Jessica
Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and issues tied to identity and relationships. She works with adults on concerns like parenting, intimacy, grief, ADHD, career strain, and body image. Jessica also supports those coping with major life changes, compassion fatigue, and eating or substance-related difficulties. She is listed with a focus on Men's wellbeing among other areas of practice.
Jessica aims for straightforward, honest conversations. She does not avoid hard topics and invites discussion of things often left unsaid, including race, gender, LGBTQIA matters, and substance use. Clients set the pace and lead the work while she offers guidance and practical strategies. Sessions are conversational and focused on real-life problems and next steps.
Her background includes long experience in social work and addiction settings in North Carolina. Jessica uses approaches like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to shape sessions. These methods guide how she helps people change habits, manage strong emotions, and work through painful memories.
Expect help with skills for emotion regulation, clearer communication, and short-term plans for coping with crises. Jessica combines listening with actionable techniques so people can try different ways of responding outside sessions. She encourages small, specific steps toward the goals each person sets.
Jessica works in English and practices in North Carolina as an LCSW. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
How Jessica Uses Therapy Models Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. It helps people clarify what matters to them and build confidence in making changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful thinking and develop coping strategies for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal skills. It can be useful for people who struggle with intense emotions or recurring relationship conflicts.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they adjust methods and try tools that fit the client's daily life.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, since this profile does not list formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use therapeutic skills in the environments where they live and work, which helps make practice more relevant.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions tend to be direct and conversational. She combines listening with practical tools and short-term plans people can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience working in social work and addiction settings, focusing on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region should I know about?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina; the profile lists North Carolina as her location.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.