I am an LCSW based out of Raleigh, NC specializing in individual, couple's and family therapy. I received my Master’s in Social Work with a Concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse at Fayetteville State University. While attending FSU, I completed the Substance Abuse Licensure Program at UNC Chapel Hill. As way to ensure that my community received the help they needed, I created and implemented the Substance Abuse Program in the Social Work Department at Fayetteville State. With the assistance of my professor at FSU and the board member/ professor at UNC Chapel Hill, Worth Bolton of the before I graduated in May 2013. I have always approached the world in this way, leave something behind to make the world better. My approach to therapy is more eclectic, incorporating a variety of techniques to meet the needs of each client. Therapy is a collaborative effort and I enjoy guiding clients to identify their own strengths and inner resources. I believe in giving clients the tools and support they need to move ahead on their own, knowing support is available when they need it from me. I have new patient appointment availability to see older adolescents and adults of all ages. I welcome all individuals regardless of sex, religion, sexual preference, or race. My areas of expertise include Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, ADHD, Eating Disorders, Marital/Relationship Issues, Codependency, Grief, Divorce Adjustment, Parenting Issues and Education, and Stress Management. I'm an interactive, solution-focused therapist.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I will review with you expectations of therapy. Let you get to know information about who I am and what role I play in your journey of healing. I will also gather some background information about you such as how many siblings you have or have you been to therapy previously and how was that experience for you. Therapy is work however we are team that will be working on the same goal- YOUR SUCCESS
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Working in this profession for the past 10 years has taught me that you have to learn to adapt, be creative and accept individuality. Every single one of us are unique. I feel that my greatest strength is helping individuals realize that it’s ok to “let go”. Sometimes, it takes time for us to ‘let go’ the hurt that we have became accustomed to holding onto. However, as provider, I learned to be that safe place for my clients.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I have new patient appointment availability to see older adolescents and adults of all ages. I welcome all individuals regardless of sex, religion, sexual preference, or race.
About Jessica Campbell
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral Therapy or CBT is a common form of talk therapy. Unlike some other therapies, CBT is typically intended as a short-term treatment, taking anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to see results. However, CBT main focus is providing you with tools to solve your current problems. As therapist, I have use numerous techniques over the years. CBT highlights how negative thoughts can lead to negative feelings and actions. But, if you reframe your thoughts in a more positive way, it can lead to more positive feelings and helpful behaviors. As your therapist, I will teach you how to make changes you can implement right now. These are skills you can continue to use for the rest of your life. Depending on the issue you’re dealing with and your goals, there are several ways to approach CBT. Whatever approach taken, it will include: -identifying specific problems or issues in your daily life -becoming aware of unproductive thought patterns and how they can impact your life -identifying negative thinking and reshaping it in a way that changes how you feel -learning new behaviors and putting them into practice After speaking with you and learning more about the issue you want help with, we work together will decide on the best CBT strategies to use. Some of the techniques that are most often used with CBT include the following strategies: Cognitive restructuring or reframing- involves taking a hard look at negative thought patterns. -Perhaps you tend to over-generalize, assume the worst will happen, or place far too much importance on minor details. -Thinking this way can affect what you do and it can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. As your therapist, I will ask those hard questions about your thought process in certain situations, you can identify negative patterns. Once you’re aware of them, you can learn how to reframe those thoughts so that you are more self-aware, positive and productive individual. Guided discovery In guided discovery, as a therapist will acquaint themselves with your viewpoint. Then I would ask questions designed to challenge your beliefs and broaden your thinking. You might be asked to give evidence that supports your assumptions, as well as evidence that does not. In the process, you’ll learn to see things from other perspectives, especially ones that you may not have considered before. This can help you choose a more helpful path. 3. Exposure therapy Exposure therapy can be used to confront fears and phobias. As your therapist will slowly expose you to the things that provoke fear or anxiety, while providing guidance on how to cope with them in the moment. This can be done in small increments. Eventually, exposure can make you feel less vulnerable and more confident in your coping abilities. 4. Journaling and thought records Writing is a time-honored way of getting in touch with your own thoughts. As your therapist, I may ask you to list negative thoughts that occurred to you between sessions, as well as positive thoughts you can choose instead. Another writing exercise is to keep track of the new thoughts and new behaviors you put into practice since the last session. Putting it in writing can help you see how far you’ve come. 5. Activity scheduling and behavior activation If there’s an activity you tend to put off or avoid due to fear or anxiety, getting it on your calendar can help. Once the burden of decision is gone, you may be more likely to follow through. Activity scheduling can help establish good habits and provide ample opportunity to put what you’ve learned into practice. 6. Behavioral experiments Behavioral experiments are typically used for anxiety disorders that involve catastrophic thinking. Before embarking on a task that normally makes you anxious, you’ll be asked to predict what will happen. Later, you’ll talk about whether the prediction came true. Over time, you may start to see that the predicted catastrophe is actually not very likely to happen. You’ll likely start with lower-anxiety tasks and build up from there. 7. Relaxation and stress reduction techniques In CBT, you may be taught some progressive relaxation techniques, such as: deep breathing exercises muscle relaxation imagery You’ll learn practical skills to help lower stress and increase your sense of control. This can be helpful in dealing with phobias, social anxieties, and other stressors. 8. Role playing Role playing can help you work through different behaviors in potentially difficult situations. Playing out possible scenarios can lessen fear and can be used for: improving problem solving skills gaining familiarity and confidence in certain situations practicing social skills assertiveness training improving communication skills 9. Successive approximation This involves taking tasks that seem overwhelming and breaking them into smaller, more achievable steps. Each successive step builds upon the previous steps so you gain confidence as you go, bit by bit.
Trauma-Focused CBT
CBT is a positive and effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). CBT helps those with PTSD by challenging the unhealthy thought processes and emotions connected to someone’s trauma. Challenging these thought processes allows the patient to acknowledge the reality of the trauma. In addition, CBT can help by increasing someone’s emotional insight through exploring responses to reminders of the trauma. By increasing insight to the connection between someone’s responses and emotions, CBT can help people with PTSD reduce the negative impacts of their panic responses in their daily life and reduce the severity of these responses. CBT can also help to reduce avoidance behaviors. This aspect of CBT can reduce isolation and withdrawal as well as trigger responses in those with PTSD. Overall, CBT is useful to help those with PTSD to have a higher level of functioning in their daily life.