- CBT
- ACT
- DBT skills
About Jessica
Jessica Braddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Maine with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people dealing with relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and related concerns such as parenting stress and coping with life changes.
She prefers a down-to-earth approach in sessions. Jessica listens first, then offers tools that fit the problem at hand. She explains skills in clear steps and checks in to see how they are working.
Her work often blends practical methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with techniques that build emotional awareness. She can teach breathing and grounding exercises, thought-challenging skills, and values-based action plans. These are described plainly and practiced in-session so people leave with concrete steps to try.
Jessica also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and on narrative and Jungian ideas to help people understand patterns that repeat in relationships. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change but feels unsure where to start.
Sessions move at a pace set by the client. Jessica focuses on small, manageable goals and on building skills that can be used between meetings. She aims to help people notice what is working, try different approaches, and steady themselves during difficult times.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match what matters to them. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and social worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills focus on emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, which can help when emotions feel overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods in-session, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That way the work evolves from a conversation about what feels manageable and useful.
The original biography does not list session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and avoid travel time. They also let people practice skills in everyday settings and bring real-life situations into the conversation for immediate problem-solving.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Maine
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, parenting strain, grief, and related concerns including social anxiety and phobia.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses clear, practical methods and teaches skills people can use between sessions. Sessions focus on step-by-step tools rather than abstract theory.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical therapy experience working with adults on a range of issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - licensed in Maine and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.