- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Maine
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About Jessica
Jessica Braddock is a licensed clinical social worker in Maine with nine years of therapy experience. She focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or parenting challenges. Her approach is straightforward and respectful - she listens first and then offers tools that fit each person’s life.
Jessica emphasizes strengths while teaching skills to manage hard moments. She uses everyday language and concrete exercises so people can try things between sessions.
Background and approach
She also supports concerns around identity, sexuality, and complex emotional states like anger, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work with attachment difficulties, autism and Asperger syndrome, and issues that follow major life changes such as divorce or childbirth. She draws from several methods to shape a tailored plan rather than a one-size-fits-all program.
Sessions include goal-oriented steps and chances to reflect on progress. Jessica aims to create a calm, direct space for people to talk about what matters most. She helps people sort priorities, set boundaries, and practice new ways of responding to stress.
For parents she offers practical strategies to handle parenting strain while caring for their own emotional needs. Overall, she centers collaboration and small, achievable changes. People who want clear tools, steady support, and a therapist who values both strengths and struggles may find her style a good fit.
What Jessica works with
Everything Jessica lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jessica helps people with.
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Jessica lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic Approaches and How They Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to identify personal values and take small steps toward them even when strong emotions are present. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions because it focuses on meaningful action rather than only symptom reduction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to change them; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and daily coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication in tense moments.Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they try methods, adjust based on what helps, and mix approaches when needed so sessions feel relevant and doable.
Online therapy offers flexibility to fit therapy into busy days. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when working through emotions or practicing new skills. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make short, frequent check-ins possible and can help people follow through on between-session tasks. These options help make regular work on goals more practical for people with varied schedules.
Questions people ask about Jessica
What kinds of concerns does Jessica help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, parenting strain, relationship issues, and identity-related concerns among others.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical, combining listening with hands-on tools. Sessions emphasize goals and small skills to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical therapy experience working with a range of emotional and life issues.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the credential LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker, and is licensed in Maine.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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