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Jessica Barry

Therapist · Tennessee

Jessica BarryLCSW

Supportive LCSW focused on practical progress

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  • Experience6 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Person-centered care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Perinatal focus

About Jessica

Jessica Barry is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee. She centers care on the relationship she builds with each person and aims to meet clients where they are. Her approach is practical and straightforward, focused on helping people find manageable ways forward from stress and worry.

She favors a person-centered way of working, which means the client's goals guide the sessions rather than one fixed method. Jessica also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness when they fit a person's needs. Sessions are collaborative and paced to the individual's comfort.

Jessica has six years of clinical experience. During that time she has supported people facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and major life changes. She also helps with relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, and coping with chronic illness or caregiving responsibilities.

In practice she listens for what matters most to each person. Then she helps break larger problems into concrete steps and skills to try between visits. Expect a steady focus on what you want to change and small, achievable strategies to get there.

People who like clear explanations and a calm, nonjudgmental style tend to report a good fit with her. If you are navigating pregnancy or childbirth-related stress, she lists pregnancy and childbirth among her areas of focus and can address perinatal mood and anxiety concerns as part of her broader work.

How Jessica’s Approaches Work Online

Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. In sessions this looks like talking about important relationships and noticing how they affect feelings and choices. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to change outcomes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by giving practical steps to test and change thinking patterns.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Jessica will listen to what you want to address and suggest methods that fit your goals. Together you can try approaches and adjust based on what feels most helpful and realistic for your life.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when life feels chaotic. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current online options before booking so you know what is offered. A conversation about preferred pacing, homework between sessions, and how to handle shorter check-ins can help make remote work effective and practical.

License and NPI

  • LCSW Tennessee · No. 7531

NPI1295123941

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly help with?

She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges. Her practice also addresses relationship and family issues and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her work is person-centered, meaning sessions follow the client's goals. She blends talk-based support with concrete skills from CBT and mindfulness when those approaches fit.

What is her clinical background?

She is a licensed clinical social worker with six years of experience working with a range of life stressors and emotional concerns.

Where is she located and licensed?

She practices in Tennessee and holds the TN LCSW credential.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's scheduling; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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