Jessica Braddock, LCSW

Jessica Braddock is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Maine with nine years of clinical therapy experience. She has supported people navigating relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression, bringing steady attention to each person’s strengths and goals.

Jessica approaches therapy as a collaborative process that starts from the belief that clients know themselves best. She listens to each person’s story and offers practical tools to highlight existing strengths while building skills in areas that need support. Her work blends encouragement with concrete strategies so clients can practice new ways of coping and relating.

Seeking therapy is framed as an act of bravery and self-exploration, and Jessica aims to accompany clients through that courageous journey. She focuses on clear, compassionate guidance to help people develop stronger responses to stress, restore meaningful relationships, and address the impacts of trauma and mood difficulties.

Clients work with Jessica to identify priorities, learn actionable techniques, and cultivate resilience for the changes they want to make in their lives.

Therapeutic approaches and flexible online sessions

Jessica integrates evidence-informed approaches to help clients build new skills and clarify values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by teaching practical coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn to take committed action despite difficult feelings, supporting work on values-driven change and emotional flexibility. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jessica works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so therapy remains focused and useful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and therapists from home or work, reducing barriers to consistent care and helping clients practice new skills in their everyday environment.