Relationships matter. Relationships with other people and relationships with ourselves are equally significant. For years I have been passionate about working with kids, adolescents, and adults in exploring life and how they fit. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in North Carolina with 13 years of professional work experience; 11 years of providing individual and group therapy. Facing life and all it has to offer can be overwhelming, scary, and sometimes seem unbearable. I do not shy away from difficult topics or the elephant in the room (such as race, white privilege, LGBTQIA, male toxicity, gender issues, politics, trauma, substance use, bullying, suicide, etc.). It is my goal to create space for us to explore any and all topics you need to address, improve on, and/or process. You do not have to do this alone, and you lead the way. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LCSW C010176
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jessica Drennen (She/Her). We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jessica is great at listening and helping me sort through my thoughts. She is understanding and lets me guide the sessions with topics I want to discuss. I am newer to therapy but she makes me feel very comfortable. Highly recommend her!
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is extremely thoughtful and intentional about her approach. She's really engaging and doesn't make the atmosphere seem stuffy just really all around personable.
Written on Jul 26, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Jessica is excellent and attentive, there when I need her and understanding of my competing priorities
Written on Jul 03, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Jessica is easy to talk to. Right out of the gate we were able to relate to each other and that opened the floor up to vulnerability and trust. I’d recommend her to anyone.
Written on May 28, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Not sure where I would be today if it weren’t for Jessica.
Written on Mar 26, 2024 after therapy with Jessica for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jessica makes me feel seen, heard, and validated in a way that has brought me clarity and really helped me unravel some tangled thoughts and issues. I appreciate her style and sense of humor, and I highly recommend her.
Written on Aug 09, 2023 after therapy with Jessica for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, and coaching