Jessica Braddock , LCSW

Jessica Braddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with nine years of clinical therapy experience. She focuses on helping people navigate relationship challenges, recover from trauma and abuse, address parenting concerns, and manage symptoms of depression. Her training as an LCSW means she holds a professional degree and licensure in social work to provide clinical therapy.

Jessica approaches therapy with respect for each person's own knowledge about their life. She aims to get to know clients as individuals and to introduce practical tools that highlight existing strengths while supporting growth in areas of difficulty. Her style centers on collaboration and steady skill building so that clients feel equipped to face challenges between sessions.

Seeking therapy is framed by Jessica as a courageous step toward self-exploration. She supports people through that process with empathy, clear guidance, and an emphasis on meaningful, attainable goals. Her work is grounded in helping clients translate insight into everyday strategies that improve relationships and emotional well-being.

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Jessica integrates evidence-informed approaches that are practical and goal-oriented. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them while focusing on actions that match personal values - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it often helps with mood concerns, anxiety, and low motivation by teaching concrete skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it is helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and improving day-to-day coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to explore which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to match each person’s situation.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and practice new skills in real time with support from a therapist.