Jessica Drennen (She/Her)

Compassionate skill-based therapy for complex challenges

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Jessica

Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina who focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy, eating concerns, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Background and approach

With 14 years of experience, she brings sustained clinical work to sessions and aims to address both external relationships and the relationship clients have with themselves. Her style blends cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered care, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to tailor practical coping tools alongside empathic listening.

Jessica does not avoid difficult topics; she creates space to explore sensitive issues such as trauma, substance use, identity, and systemic factors that affect wellbeing. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, with clients guiding the pace and focus of therapy.

Jessica offers care through multiple online formats for people in North Carolina who prefer virtual options. She works in English and holds the NC LCSW credential C010176, drawing on years of clinical experience to help clients navigate transitions, process painful experiences, and build skills for more manageable day-to-day living.

How skill-based therapies translate to online care

Jessica frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns; CBT often includes practical exercises and homework that clients can use between sessions to address anxiety, depression, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy is another key element of her practice and centers the client's experience, offering empathic listening and validation to support personal insight and self-directed growth. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills may be incorporated to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for people struggling with intense emotions or relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. She works with clients to clarify goals, try strategies, and adjust techniques over time so that treatment aligns with individual needs and preferences rather than following a rigid plan.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats make it easier to access ongoing skill practice and check-ins from home or another personal setting, supporting consistency and continuity of care while working toward measurable coping tools and everyday improvements.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship, family, grief, eating, parenting, anger, career challenges, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?

Her work combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to balance practical skill-building and empathic support.

What is her professional background and experience?

She brings 14 years of professional experience as a practicing clinician, working with a broad range of psychological and life concerns.

What credentials and location are on record?

Jessica is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C010176 and she practices from that state.

Does she work with clients in languages other than English or international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available with this therapist?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on what fits the client best.

How are costs and payment handled for sessions?

Cost varies based on location and therapist availability; sessions are part of a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

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 shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-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