You’re here because part of you knows that you don’t have to suffer, and that it is possible to find relief and grow.
About Jessica Cameron, LCSW
I’m a licensed therapist, mindfulness practitioner, and parent who believes that it is always possible to grow.
Sometimes difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences take us away from the life we want to live. It may not seem clear how therapy can help. I provide a non-judgmental and secure space where, together, we can clarify your goals and develop a treatment plan. My approach to therapy is grounded in evidence-based clinical practices, including mindfulness, self-compassion, and somatic practices that have been shown through research to help reduce symptoms and improve overall wellbeing. My first priority in working together is creating an effective therapeutic relationship, rooted in compassion, in which your unique strengths are affirmed and supported. From there, I believe it is possible to engage collaboratively in the work of change.
I have specialized training in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and perinatal mental health and am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider (PMH-C). In addition to my clinical work, I have taught as an adjunct professor at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work and as voluntary faculty in the Department of Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University.
When not in the therapy room, I love listening to music and playing my violin/fiddle, practicing yoga and meditation, spending time in nature, and chasing my two very energetic young children.
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University of Tennessee-Knoxville / Master of Science in Social Work
Mindfuness-Based Stress Reduction Foundations / Brown University
Clinical Internship / Vanderbilt University Counseling Center
Clinical Practicum / Vanderbilt Center of Excellence for Children in State Custody
2+ Years Post-Graduate Supervision with Faculty of the International OCD Foundation
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker / TN #7463
Certified Perinatal Mental Health Provider / Postpartum Support International
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Behavioral Activation (BA)
Gottman Method
Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Skills
Trauma-Informed
My style is warm and encouraging. You can expect me to listen deeply and engage fully with you in the work we do together. As your therapist, I provide a space where you can feel safe to confront what’s difficult and take risks to live more in line with your values. I offer guidance for engaging in the methods of treatment while respecting your willingness and choice to do so.
While much of initial therapy work tends to be symptom-focused, I also enjoy working with clients on a long-term basis to continue to maintain the progress they have achieved and address broader topics related to life transitions, meaning-making, and values.
How I work
My clients are adults (individuals and couples) with diverse backgrounds and life experiences. While it is important to understand the diagnosis we are addressing through therapy, I do not believe that you are defined by a diagnosis. I view all of my clients as complete human beings, taking into account their unique strengths, experiences, and contexts.
My practice is inclusive of people with a range of identities in regards to race, socioeconomic status, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and ability. I am an anti-racist, neurodiversity affirming, and LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist.
Who I work with
I specialize in the treatment of OCD, anxiety, and depression, including during pregnancy and postpartum. I also work with parents beyond the postpartum period. I have worked with many presentations of OCD, including concerns related to contamination, sexuality, harm, religion, and just right symptoms. I also have experience working with a range of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder, and specific phobias.
Specializations
Ready to find your calm?
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Individual & Couples Therapy
I provide individual therapy using evidence-based methods to help you reach your goals effectively and move forward with confidence.
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Online Groups
Online groups create community and build skills that are complementary to individual therapy, with a focus on mindfulness and self-compassion.
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Supervision & Training
I provide clinical supervision and case consultation to clinicians. I also provide trainings to organizations on topics related to workplace mental health.