Jessica Drennen (She/Her), LCSW
North Carolina LCSW for relationships and recovery
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and addictions
- Relationship support
About Jessica Drennen (She/Her)
Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. She centers her work on the belief that relationships - both with others and with oneself - are central to healing, and she helps clients examine where they fit within their lives while addressing practical and emotional challenges.
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBTQ issues, relationships, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating and body image issues, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, substance use, and caregiver stress. Jessica is willing to engage directly with difficult or sensitive topics that clients bring - for example race, white privilege, LGBTQIA matters, gender issues, politics, bullying, suicide, trauma, and substance use.
Jessica aims to create a space where clients can safely explore whatever they need to process or improve. She approaches therapy with openness and curiosity, following the client’s lead while offering clinical guidance and evidence-informed strategies. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Jessica provides steady professional support throughout that process.
Her practice focuses on a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, LGBTQ issues, relationships, family dynamics, grief, intimacy-related struggles, eating and body image issues, parenting, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, substance use, and caregiver stress. Jessica is willing to engage directly with difficult or sensitive topics that clients bring - for example race, white privilege, LGBTQIA matters, gender issues, politics, bullying, suicide, trauma, and substance use.
Jessica aims to create a space where clients can safely explore whatever they need to process or improve. She approaches therapy with openness and curiosity, following the client’s lead while offering clinical guidance and evidence-informed strategies. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Jessica provides steady professional support throughout that process.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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 shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jessica Drennen (She/Her) have?
Jessica Drennen has 14 years of experience.
Is Jessica Drennen (She/Her) a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NC LCSW C010176.
In which languages does Jessica Drennen (She/Her) provide therapy?
Jessica Drennen provides therapy in English.
Where is Jessica Drennen (She/Her) located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Jessica Drennen (She/Her) as my therapist?
You can work with Jessica Drennen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Drennen (She/Her) work with international clients?
Jessica Drennen does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jessica Drennen (She/Her) 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 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support
Jessica often draws on client-centered therapy, which emphasizes listening to the client’s perspective and creating a collaborative, empathetic space where the person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach is helpful for building self-understanding and strengthening relationships.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be effective for issues like anxiety, depression, and stress management.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is another tool she incorporates when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are central concerns. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is determined collaboratively. Jessica works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with Jessica includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent care, maintain momentum between sessions, and use therapy in ways that suit day-to-day life.
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