Jessica Drennen (She/Her)

Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people cope when life feels overwhelming. She focuses on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes. Jessica welcomes conversations about identity and relationship concerns, and she addresses topics that can feel hard to bring up. She works with honesty and directness while following the person's lead.

Jessica draws on 14 years of clinical experience in her work. She uses straightforward, practical approaches that help people notice patterns, try new skills, and make small changes that matter. Sessions often include discussion, skills practice, and concrete steps between meetings. Her aim is to help people feel more steady and able to manage difficult moments.

She brings a tolerance for difficult topics and the realities that surround many people's lives. Jessica addresses issues such as trauma, substance use, parenting challenges, body image, and identity-related stress. She also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue, and disruptions after major life events.

Jessica values collaboration. She listens for each person's goals and adjusts her approach to match those priorities. She encourages practical problem solving alongside attention to feelings and relationship patterns.

People who choose Jessica can expect direct conversation, respectful challenge when needed, and a focus on workable steps. Her work is grounded in long-term clinical experience and a commitment to helping people move forward at their own pace.

How Jessica Uses Talk, Skills, and Mindfulness in Online Work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in the room. It emphasizes listening, respect, and following the client's priorities so they set the pace and goals. This approach helps when someone needs a space to make sense of change or to explore identity and relationships.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It helps people test unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and reduce anxiety or low mood with practical strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can be useful for people who struggle with intense moods, impulsive behavior, or ongoing relationship conflicts.

Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will ask about goals, daily life, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try strategies, check progress, and adjust the plan to fit needs and preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online work easier to fit into busy schedules, take shorter check-ins during work breaks, or avoid travel time to appointments. Online sessions can allow continued support during life transitions and make it simpler to maintain regular contact with a therapist.