Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Jessica Whittington, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 94934
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C014896
- NPI
- 1003154634
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Jessica supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- Solution-focused work
About Jessica
Jessica Whittington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She helps people deal with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, and depression. She also supports concerns such as ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar conditions, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on steps that can make daily life easier. She listens without judging and works with clients to set realistic, short-term goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are among the methods she uses to change unhelpful thinking and manage strong emotions.
Jessica also uses client-centered and solution-focused techniques to clarify priorities and build on what already works. Motivational interviewing supports people who are stuck or ambivalent about change. In sessions she combines these approaches to fit the problem at hand rather than following a single formula.
She draws on over a decade of practice to help people navigate loss, trauma, and major life transitions. That experience includes addressing attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, communication problems, and issues connected to illness or aging. Jessica keeps work practical and goal-oriented so people can try new strategies between sessions.
Jessica practices in North Carolina. Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
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Approach and practical notes for online sessions
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach ways of managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Client-centered methods are used as well to focus sessions on the client’s priorities and values.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and situation. That might mean focusing on skill-building for emotional regulation for some people, and on problem-solving or motivation work for others.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals commonly adapt session length and focus to match work, family, or health schedules so therapy can be practical and usable between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, North Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, career stress, bipolar conditions, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, goal-focused style that combines client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior techniques to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, loss, and life transitions.
Is she licensed in my state?
She holds LCSW credentials in California (CA LCSW) and North Carolina (NC LCSW) and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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