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Jessica Whittington, LCSW

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jessica

Jessica Whittington is an LCSW with a focus on supporting people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship strains, and ADHD among other concerns. With more than a decade of professional experience, she helps clients navigate life transitions, addiction-related challenges, trauma and intimacy issues, and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Her work also addresses practical areas like sleep and eating problems, career stress, and self-esteem difficulties. She uses an empathetic, client-centered stance that encourages open expression and collaboration.

Drawing on evidence-informed techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she blends practical skills work with supportive exploration to help clients manage symptoms and build healthier patterns.

Jessica holds licensure as an LCSW in North Carolina and brings 11 years of experience to her clinical work, aiming to create a nonjudgmental space where people can take the next steps toward change.

Approaches to Online Therapy and Finding the Right Fit

Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding each person from their own perspective and creating a supportive space where goals are set collaboratively; it is useful for people seeking validation and a therapeutic relationship that adapts to their needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for those struggling with intense emotions or relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will work together with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and challenges. This collaboration allows techniques to be adjusted over time so that sessions remain relevant and practical.

Online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or mobility needs. These options make it simpler to access licensed professionals from home or other settings, maintain continuity during life transitions, and practice skills between sessions in ways that fit individual routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, trauma, and related life changes.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathy with practical strategies so clients can explore feelings while learning skills to manage symptoms.
How long has she been practicing?
Jessica brings 11 years of professional experience to her practice, drawing on that background when working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LCSW and practices in North Carolina; her credential details include CA LCSW 94934 and NC LCSW C014896.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling and communication preferences.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California, North Carolina

Languages

English