- Years in practice
- 14
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Jessica
Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, parenting struggles, and self-esteem concerns. She works with adults to address issues like trauma, depression, ADHD, and relationship or intimacy-related problems. Jessica writes plainly and listens closely so clients can talk about what matters most to them.
She uses a blend of practical tools and curious listening. Sessions focus on concrete steps you can try between meetings.
Background and approach
Jessica draws on cognitive behavioral strategies to shift unhelpful thoughts, dialectical skills to manage strong emotions, and client-centered care to follow your priorities. Jessica has 14 years of professional experience in North Carolina as an LCSW. She is comfortable addressing topics many find hard to name, including substance use, identity and LGBTQ concerns, adoption and attachment, and caregiver stress.
She invites open conversation about race, gender, and power when those things affect your life. In sessions she emphasizes clear communication and realistic goals. Expect a collaborative process where you decide the pace and focus.
Practical exercises, skill-building, and brief reflections are common parts of the work. Therapy with Jessica can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Conversations are in English and she does not take international clients.
If you are a parent worried about behavior, boundaries, or balancing responsibilities, she helps you find workable approaches.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online parenting and life work
Jessica often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and managing everyday stress. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to help manage intense emotions, reduce reactivity, and improve relationships. DBT skills are especially helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when managing conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your goals and preferences and suggest methods that fit your situation. You and the therapist will adjust the plan as you learn what helps most in real life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a work break or require less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, or if writing feels easier than speaking. These options make scheduling more flexible and can help therapy fit into a busy parenting life.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, parenting challenges, trauma, ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Jessica combines practical skill teaching with attentive listening. She focuses on goals you set and uses clear, straightforward methods to help you try new approaches between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 14 years of professional experience working in mental health and addiction support within North Carolina.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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