Jessica Wansley , LCSW

Jessica Wansley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 20 years of experience in mental health care. She approaches therapy as a partnership, combining compassion, respect, and direct honesty to help people engage more fully with their present lives.

Her style is interactive and genuine, with an emphasis on understanding each person as a whole - including mind, body, and spirit - rather than reducing concerns to labels alone. She draws on a blend of proven techniques from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, narrative approaches, and trauma-focused methods to shape a plan that fits each person’s situation and goals.

Jessica focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, relationships and family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, grief, intimacy and self-esteem, career and life transitions, and related challenges such as abandonment, attachment, and codependency. Her conversations and treatment plans are tailored to address specific needs and measurable objectives.

Recognizing that change requires courage, she supports people who are ready to take steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying daily life. She is committed to working collaboratively to identify practical strategies and meaningful goals.

Client-Centered, CBT, and Trauma-Focused Online Care

Jessica Wansley uses client-centered therapy to create a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where people are invited to lead the conversation and identify what matters most to them. This approach helps with self-exploration, relationship concerns, and building a clearer sense of values.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy - a practical, skills-oriented approach that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.

When trauma is central to a person’s experience, trauma-focused therapy provides targeted tools to process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily functioning. This work is paced collaboratively to match each person’s readiness.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jessica works collaboratively with clients and other licensed professionals to determine which methods best fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care across locations and life demands while accessing the techniques and support discussed above.