- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Social anxiety
About Jessica
Jessica Bates is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with five years of professional experience. She is licensed in North Carolina and works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Jessica also focuses on concerns such as caregiver stress, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, pregnancy and childbirth, money issues, and social anxiety and phobia.
She explains things plainly in sessions and keeps conversation direct. Jessica helps people name what is hard, notice how it shows up day to day, and try small, practical steps to change what isn’t working. Sessions often include talking through recent events, practicing ways to respond differently, and checking what felt useful afterward.
Jessica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. She pays attention to what a person already does well and builds on those strengths. The aim is to reduce overwhelming reactions and increase clear choices about everyday situations.
Her experience includes supporting people through loss and major life transitions. Jessica also addresses relationship communication problems and financial stress as part of the wider picture of someone’s life. She describes herself as direct and collaborative in session style.
Clients meet with her to set simple, realistic goals and to track progress over time. To begin, a brief questionnaire and an initial scheduling step are used to match people to a suitable first session.
How evidence-based techniques are used online
Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions. One common method focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them against everyday evidence, which can reduce anxious reactions and help people feel more able to speak up or join social situations. Another approach emphasizes small behavioral experiments - trying brief, manageable changes in real settings and then reviewing what happened to build confidence and adjust strategies.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and what feels realistic for their life. That means checking progress, switching tactics if needed, and agreeing on small steps between sessions.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow practical coaching for real-world situations, for example planning and reviewing a difficult conversation or practicing exposure steps between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Iowa, North Dakota, Utah, Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses clear, evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience as a social worker, including work with grief, panic attacks, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LMSW credentials and is licensed in North Carolina.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the available biography; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.