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Jessica Drennen (She/Her), LCSW

  • Experience14 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jessica

Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.

Background and approach

She brings 14 years of clinical experience to her practice and aims to create a collaborative environment where clients guide the pace and focus of therapy. Jessica emphasizes addressing difficult topics directly and supporting people through life transitions, grief, career challenges, and compassion fatigue.

Her approach integrates evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and motivational strategies alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed techniques. This blend allows her to address patterns of thought and behavior, build coping skills, and foster self-awareness.

Jessica is comfortable working with concerns related to identity and sexual orientation, eating and body-image issues, addiction and recovery, and complex emotional needs including abandonment, attachment, and emptiness. Jessica frames therapy as a partnership that centers each person’s goals and strengths.

She invites clients to explore sensitive or charged topics and supports practical problem solving while attending to emotional healing. Her practice emphasizes flexibility and respect for each client’s lived experience.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this method is often practical for anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are helpful when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She approaches treatment collaboratively, listening to each person’s goals and preferences and combining methods that best fit the presenting concerns and lifestyle. Clients and therapist refine the plan over time based on what is most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer flexibility for scheduling and different communication preferences. These formats can make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, and daily responsibilities, and they allow the therapeutic work to continue across life changes and busy schedules.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy-related problems, grief, and a range of related challenges like body image and caregiver stress.
How would you describe Jessica's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical skill-building with empathetic listening to help clients set and pursue meaningful goals.
What is her professional background?
Jessica has 14 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and addiction-related contexts, drawing on that experience to support clients through diverse life challenges.
Where is Jessica licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina; her credential is listed as NC LCSW C010176.
Does she offer services in multiple languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Jessica provides therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Jessica can help with

Jessica Drennen (She/Her) works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Jessica works with kids, adolescents, and adults in exploring life and how they fit.

How Jessica approaches therapy

Jessica's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jessica is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in North Carolina, with 14 years of clinical experience.