Jessica Whittington, LCSW
California · 11 years in practice
Jessica Whittington is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 94934 · expires June 2028
- LCSW, North Carolina
- C014896 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1003154634 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jessica
Jessica Whittington is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, addictions, intimacy concerns, eating and sleep problems, and career or self-esteem challenges. Jessica offers a steady, nonjudgmental presence for people who feel stuck or overwhelmed.
She keeps sessions simple and direct. Jessica listens first, then helps clients set short-term goals and practical steps. She encourages honest talk about feelings and patterns, and works with clients to try new ways of handling difficult moments.
Background and approach
Jessica draws on evidence-based approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered methods to shape each plan. She also uses strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and solution-focused work when they fit the situation. The methods are chosen to match what the person needs that week, not a fixed recipe.
With 11 years of experience and an LCSW credential, Jessica has worked across a range of concerns related to loss, trauma, addiction, and life transitions. Her style is calm and collaborative, and she focuses on skills people can use between sessions. Jessica practices in North Carolina and offers sessions in English.
She aims to make starting therapy clear and manageable, helping people move from feeling overwhelmed to taking practical steps toward change.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jessica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jessica names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and start to notice what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills to shift patterns that worsen anxiety or depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in high-intensity moments.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust as needed. That way the plan fits what the person actually needs, not just a theory on paper.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing reflection between sessions and quick questions without scheduling a full appointment. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and emotional support.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of issues does this therapist address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD, addictions, eating and sleeping concerns, career strain, and compassion fatigue among other areas.
How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?
The style is calm and collaborative. Jessica listens first, helps set short-term goals, and teaches practical skills to use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with people facing loss, trauma, addiction, and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an LCSW and practices in North Carolina. The credential is shown as LCSW.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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