Jessica Drennen (She/Her) , LCSW

Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults as they navigate life changes and relationships. As an LCSW she brings clinical training in assessment and therapy - a credential that denotes graduate-level social work education and specialized clinical practice. Her work centers on helping people better understand how they relate to themselves and to others, and on developing practical skills for coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, and shifts in identity or roles.

She draws on a range of therapeutic methods to tailor care to each person, addressing concerns such as self-esteem, depression, relationship and family issues, intimacy and sexual health, eating and body-image struggles, parenting challenges, career transitions, and attention-related differences. Additional areas of focus include attachment and abandonment-related concerns, adoption and foster care experiences, codependency, communication difficulties, caregiver stress, and responses to loss or major life disruption.

Jessica approaches difficult topics directly and without judgment, inviting clients to set the pace and priorities for treatment. She aims to create a collaborative space where people can explore painful or complex material, build insight, and practice strategies that foster greater resilience and connection. Seeking a more satisfying, balanced life is a courageous step, and she positions herself as a supportive partner in that work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jessica integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance - the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth by listening, reflecting, and validating experience. This approach is useful for people seeking greater self-understanding and a collaborative therapeutic relationship.

CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building. It can help with anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving relationships, making it a good fit for those who struggle with emotional regulation or chronic interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process - Jessica works with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. In online sessions she adapts exercises and skills practice to the format so therapy remains interactive and goal-oriented. Online therapy offers practical flexibility - clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which helps accommodate busy schedules, mobility limits, and geographic constraints while maintaining access to licensed professionals and therapists who can support ongoing progress.