Jessica Drennen (She/Her), LCSW
LCSW guiding healing and practical growth
- Works with kids and adults
- Trauma and addiction focus
- Offers online sessions
About Jessica Drennen (She/Her)
Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with 14 years of professional experience helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life’s challenges. She draws on a broad range of clinical areas including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, eating and body-image struggles, ADHD, and career and parenting stress. Her work also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control problems, codependency, caregiver stress, and intimacy-related concerns.
Jessica practices in a straightforward, compassionate manner and intentionally creates space to explore both interpersonal and internal relationships - how people connect with others and how they relate to themselves. She does not avoid difficult topics and is willing to talk openly about race, white privilege, LGBTQIA issues, gender dynamics, trauma, substance use, bullying, and suicide when those matters are relevant to a person’s healing. Her approach centers on listening first and following the client’s lead while offering practical strategies and evidence-informed techniques.
Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Jessica supports each person through that process. She aims to partner with individuals to clarify goals, build coping skills, and find more satisfying ways of living and relating to others. As a licensed social worker, she combines clinical training with a commitment to respectful, client-focused care.
Jessica practices in a straightforward, compassionate manner and intentionally creates space to explore both interpersonal and internal relationships - how people connect with others and how they relate to themselves. She does not avoid difficult topics and is willing to talk openly about race, white privilege, LGBTQIA issues, gender dynamics, trauma, substance use, bullying, and suicide when those matters are relevant to a person’s healing. Her approach centers on listening first and following the client’s lead while offering practical strategies and evidence-informed techniques.
Taking the first step toward change often takes courage, and Jessica supports each person through that process. She aims to partner with individuals to clarify goals, build coping skills, and find more satisfying ways of living and relating to others. As a licensed social worker, she combines clinical training with a commitment to respectful, client-focused care.
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 clinical experience.
Is Jessica Drennen (She/Her) a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are NC LCSW C010176.
In which languages does Jessica Drennen (She/Her) provide therapy?
Jessica provides therapy in English.
Where is Jessica Drennen (She/Her) located?
Jessica is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Jessica Drennen (She/Her) as my therapist?
You can work with Jessica through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jessica Drennen (She/Her) work with international clients?
Jessica 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 for Online Care and Skill Building
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's experience and goals. In this approach the therapist listens without judgment, validates feelings, and helps clients identify their own strengths and choices so they can move toward more satisfying relationships and greater self-understanding. It is useful for people working through identity, relationship, and self-esteem concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. Through practical exercises and skill-building, CBT can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and support coping with stress, substance use triggers, and mood challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and patterns of impulsive behavior.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jessica works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting strategies over time so the work stays relevant and effective.
Online therapy with Jessica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, continue care through transitions, and access therapy from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor treatment to each individual.
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