Jessica Drennen (She/Her), LCSW

Jessica Drennen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, and low self-esteem. She draws on 14 years of clinical experience to support people working through depression, relationship struggles, parenting stress, grief, and issues around identity and intimacy. She emphasizes practical steps and honest conversation over jargon. Jessica focuses on the whole person and the relationships that shape daily life. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to patterns that cause pain and to small changes that bring relief. She is willing to address difficult topics directly, including substance use and trauma, and she invites clients to set the pace. Her approach integrates client-centered care with cognitive behavioral methods and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques also appear in her work to help people build awareness and find motivation for change. These methods are used to reduce distress and strengthen coping tools. Jessica brings practical experience working across the life span and with a range of concerns. She makes space to talk about identity, including LGBT issues, and other stressors that affect daily functioning. The focus is on what the person wants to change and how to take manageable steps toward that. People who reach out can expect a straightforward, respectful style. Jessica aims to create a safe room for hard conversations and to help clients leave sessions with clear, doable next steps.

How Jessica Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s lead. The therapist reflects feelings, helps clarify goals, and supports choices that matter to the client. This approach is useful for anyone who wants a collaborative, respectful space to work through life challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and urges related to substance use.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, brings practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. These skills can be helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behavior, or unstable relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She adapts techniques to the person’s situation and checks in as progress is made.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer flexible scheduling around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance when the format fits the person’s needs.