Jessica Drennen (She/Her), LCSW

Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina who focuses on relationships and how they shape daily life. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, depression, grief, and challenges with self-esteem and intimacy. Jessica welcomes conversations about identity and belonging, including LGBT topics, and supports parents and caregivers working through parenting strain and caregiver stress.

Her style is direct and open. She names difficult topics and brings them into the room so they can be talked through. Sessions tend to be practical and focused on what a person needs now, whether that is coping skills, boundary work, or clearer communication with others.

Jessica draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's lead while offering tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy when helpful. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also used to build awareness and move toward change. She works with people across many life stages and situations to untangle patterns and find workable next steps.

With 14 years of experience, Jessica combines real-world understanding with a straightforward approach. She invites honest discussion about race, gender, sexuality, trauma, and substance use when those issues matter to the person in front of her. Sessions aim to be collaborative so each person sets the pace.

To begin, people choose the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability. The subscription model used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

How Jessica’s approaches translate to online work

Jessica often uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on what the person wants to address and the therapist follows their lead. This approach helps when someone needs a space to sort priorities and set personal goals.

She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it offers clear strategies to test and change patterns.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are used when people need tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be especially helpful for managing intense emotions and improving communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit goals and preferences. She checks in about what’s helping and adapts the plan as needed.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online care can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Talk with the therapist during the matching process about how to structure sessions to meet your needs.