Jessica Braddock

Jessica Braddock is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Maine with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting stress, and a range of life changes. Jessica approaches each person as the expert on their own life and offers practical tools to build on strengths and address struggles.

Her work centers on clear, down-to-earth conversation and skill building. Sessions typically include straightforward strategies people can try between meetings. Jessica listens for patterns in behavior and feelings, then helps people test different ways of responding and coping.

She uses a mix of approaches to fit what each person needs. That can mean learning new thinking skills, practicing emotion regulation techniques, or examining personal stories and symbols to find new meaning. The focus is on small, usable changes that add up over time.

Jessica also supports people dealing with grief, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD challenges, and stress related to life transitions. She helps clients who are navigating issues around identity, sexuality, and attachment find clearer ways to communicate and relate.

People who choose Jessica often want pragmatic help and a steady, thoughtful collaborator. To begin, she asks questions about goals and current struggles, then together they set simple, realistic steps to move forward.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking steps that align with them while accepting difficult emotions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and can help with mood, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Together they track what helps and adjust strategies as needed so the plan feels useful and realistic.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the currently offered session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when those suit a schedule. It can also allow practicing skills in the settings where difficulties arise, and make it simpler to keep appointments during transitions or when time is tight. Ask about specific session options when you complete the matching questionnaire.