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Jessica Wansley

Present-focused care, practical tools

LCSW Tennessee

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Wansley is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people move past what holds them back and live more fully in the present.

Background and approach

With two decades of experience in mental health, she partners with clients to address a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, parenting challenges, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem.

Her work also addresses related patterns such as attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication problems, and blended family or caregiver stress. Her style is interactive and grounded in respect, compassion, and straightforward honesty.

She draws from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods, and also uses narrative and trauma-focused perspectives when appropriate. Treatment plans and therapeutic conversations are individualized to reflect each person’s goals, strengths, and life circumstances.

Jessica encourages clients to take courageous steps toward the changes they want and offers collaborative support as they pursue greater wellness and more satisfying daily living.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Jessica uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking and develop practical skills for changing behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for concerns like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also draws on client-centered therapy, offering an empathic, nonjudgmental space where clients’ perspectives guide the pace and focus of work. When trauma or difficult life narratives are central, trauma-focused and narrative techniques can be introduced to process painful memories and reframe personal stories in ways that support healing.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist assesses a person’s goals, preferences, and presenting concerns and then recommends methods that fit those needs. Clients and the therapist will regularly review progress and adapt the plan so the approach remains practical and aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These options allow people to engage in therapy from home or other convenient locations and to select the communication mode that best supports their participation, continuity of care, and comfort.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, family problems, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting and addiction-related concerns, along with intimacy, anger, and self-esteem difficulties.
What therapeutic styles are used in sessions?
Therapy integrates client-centered principles with cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, and can also include narrative and trauma-focused elements depending on the client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The therapist has 20 years of experience working in mental health settings both within the United States and abroad.
What are the therapist's credentials and practice location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee, listed as TN LCSW 7619, and provides services to clients from that regional base.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across locations when scheduling permits.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; services are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English