Jessica Wansley, LCSW
Practical, person-focused therapy for today
Details
| Name | Jessica Wansley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Tennessee |
| Licensed in | Tennessee |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Jessica
Jessica Wansley is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people find more ease in their daily lives. She focuses on what matters now and supports clients in making changes that improve day-to-day functioning and wellbeing. Her style is straightforward and warm, with an emphasis on honest conversation and practical steps.
With 20 years of experience in mental health, Jessica brings a wide view to common struggles like stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
Background and approach
She also works with issues such as parenting strain, caregiving stress, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and life transitions. Jessica pays attention to patterns that come from attachment, abandonment, or family-of-origin wounds and uses that understanding to shape treatment. Her approach blends Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused work.
Sessions typically mix listening, story work, skill-building, and short exercises that clients can use between meetings. Plans are tailored to each person's goals rather than a one-size-fits-all script. Jessica aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where people can speak honestly and try new ways of coping.
She acknowledges that labels do not always fit and focuses instead on the person in front of her. Many clients find this mix of practical tools and reflective work helpful for rebuilding confidence and moving forward. She practices in Tennessee and offers remote care for international clients as well.
Jessica is ready to collaborate on goals and next steps when someone is ready to begin.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Jessica works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Addictions
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Jessica among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Jessica directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Jessica directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Jessica’s approaches work online
Jessica often uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships. This approach looks at how past events shape present beliefs and helps people create new, more helpful narratives for dealing with stress, family patterns, and identity concerns.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with change. Client-Centered methods guide the work as well, creating space for the client to set the pace and the goals for each session.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose strategies that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking how they feel, and adjusting the plan together over time.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls are good for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or use less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when typing feels easier than talking. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and authentic, combining listening with practical steps. Sessions include story-based work, skills practice, and mindful exercises.
What background does she bring to this work?
She has 20 years of experience in mental health, including work both in the United States and abroad, and focuses on a broad range of life and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as TN LCSW, and she practices in Tennessee.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She meets with people through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should I take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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