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Jessica Barry, LCSW

Person-centered LCSW for stress and trauma
  • Perinatal mood expertise
  • Trauma and anxiety support
  • Collaborative goal-focused care

About Jessica Barry

Jessica Barry is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Northeast Tennessee. She centers her work on a person-centered philosophy, prioritizing the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for healing while integrating models and frameworks as useful tools rather than prescriptions. Her approach recognizes that each individual follows a distinct path to recovery, and she aims to adapt treatment to meet a client's unique needs and preferences.

Jessica works with a wide range of life stressors, including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also brings focused experience addressing abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, dissociation, domestic violence, substance use, and family of origin issues. Jessica has specialized training supporting mothers who experience perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.

In sessions she collaborates with clients to explore circumstances, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Her work emphasizes listening, validation, and tailored interventions that reflect each person’s priorities and strengths, with the aim of helping individuals find clearer steps toward well-being.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Jessica Barry have?

Jessica Barry has 6 years of clinical experience.

Is Jessica Barry a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are TN LCSW 7531.

In which languages does Jessica Barry provide therapy?

Jessica Barry provides therapy in English.

Where is Jessica Barry located?

She is located in Tennessee.

How can I work with Jessica Barry as my therapist?

You can work with Jessica Barry through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Jessica Barry work with international clients?

Jessica Barry does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jessica Barry cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches, Collaboration, and Online Care

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead, supports self-exploration, and helps clarify personal goals; it is well suited to people seeking partnership and understanding as they navigate stress, identity, and relationship concerns. Attachment-based therapy explores how early and current relational patterns shape emotions and behaviors, and works to strengthen secure connections and address issues like abandonment and family of origin difficulties. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress through structured exercises and skill building.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Jessica collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques over time to ensure therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual's circumstances.

Online therapy offers flexibility and multiple ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care when life changes occur, while still allowing licensed professionals and therapists to provide supportive, goal-oriented work.

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