Therapist profile
Jessica Whittington, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW focused on mood and anger management
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, California / 94934; LCSW, North Carolina / C014896
- NPI1003154634
- Experience11 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Anger and coping
- CBT and DBT approaches
About Jessica
Jessica Whittington is an LCSW - licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, cope with grief and loss, and address depression. Jessica also supports work on relationship strains, anger, parenting challenges, and issues tied to addiction and ADHD.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions give space to talk through what is happening now and to identify practical next steps. She aims to reduce overwhelm by breaking problems into smaller pieces and trying out concrete strategies between meetings.
Jessica draws on several evidence-based methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses Client-Centered techniques, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused ideas when they fit. These tools are used to help with coping skills, managing strong emotions, and making behavior changes that matter day to day.
Clients can expect a mix of listening and active skill work. She checks in about progress and adjusts methods based on what is helpful. Conversations can move from immediate coping plans to longer term goals about relationships, work, or self-esteem.
Jessica works with a wide range of life concerns beyond mood and anxiety. That includes trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, career questions, and caregiver stress. She encourages people to try small, practical steps and to notice what changes in real life.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist. It emphasizes listening, clarifying what matters most, and working at a pace the client finds manageable. This helps when exploring feelings like anger or grief and deciding practical next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It uses short exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits. CBT can be useful for managing anxiety, sleep problems, and anger reactions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for coping with intense emotions. It teaches techniques for distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication, which can reduce reactive behavior and build steadier routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. That collaborative process may combine listening with hands-on skills practice and regular check-ins about what is helping.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. When arranged, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time between work and appointments. Ask about the specific session options offered and how they work in practice.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, relationship issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, and related life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She combines listening with practical skill work and problem solving. Sessions focus on identifying small, doable steps to reduce overwhelm and manage emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and social work settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is an LCSW with licensure in California and North Carolina noted as CA LCSW and NC LCSW and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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