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Jessica Griggs, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationTennessee
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Jessica

Jessica Griggs is a Tennessee-licensed LCSW with a decade of clinical experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, depression, and compassion fatigue. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, shaping conversations and care plans to fit an individual's circumstances and goals.

Background and approach

Jessica emphasizes practical collaboration so clients feel heard while exploring patterns that contribute to emotional pain. Her work draws on evidence-informed methods to address a range of concerns including attachment and abandonment wounds, family of origin issues, communication and commitment challenges, and the aftermath of abuse or separation.

Jessica adapts therapeutic tools to the problem at hand, whether that means exploring thoughts and behaviors, increasing present-moment awareness, or attending to parts of the self that hold difficult emotions. She frames therapy as a courageous first step and positions herself as a steady partner in the process of building greater resilience and satisfaction in life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Jessica integrates Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment-Based ideas into online work to address internal conflicts, values-driven change, and relational patterns. Internal Family Systems helps people notice and relate to different parts of themselves that hold worry, shame, or protectiveness, which can be useful for trauma, anxiety, and persistent inner criticism. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and building skills to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to meaningful action, often helpful for stress, depression, and avoidance patterns. Attachment-Based approaches explore early relational patterns and how they influence current relationships, supporting work on intimacy, communication, and attachment wounds.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques to create a tailored plan. This shared decision-making aims to make therapy feel relevant and practical from the start.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to maintain continuity when in-person meetings are difficult. These options support ongoing engagement by allowing clients to connect in the format that best suits their lifestyle and therapeutic needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue, along with related concerns like attachment, communication, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining respect and sensitivity with practical interventions tailored to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has 10 years of professional work experience in clinical settings addressing a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee and holds the credential TN LCSW 9067.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preferences and availability.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English