Jessica Whittington, LCSW, CCTP, ADHD-CCSP, C-DBT, CAIMHP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New Bern, NC
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and hold certifications as a Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy provider (C-DBT), and Addictions-Informed Professional (CAIMHP).
I have extensive experience supporting clients with a wide range of mental health challenges using various therapeutic modalities and treatment approaches.
Going Forward Therapy, established in June 2023, is a counseling practice led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jessica Whittington. The practice offers a personalized approach to therapy, guiding individuals toward self-improvement. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Jessica specializes in trauma-informed care. In addition, Jessica holds certification as an ADHD Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP). She is certified as a Dialectical Behavior Therapy provider (C-DBT), and is an Addictions-Informed Professional (CAIMHP).
Going Forward Therapy is currently accepting new clients and is credentialed to accept most insurances in addition to self-pay.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Education
University of Southern California
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$75 - $140Accepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Humana
- Out of Network
- Self-Pay Only
- Health Partners
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Network Health
- Optum
- Aetna Aetna Medicare Advantage Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Humana Medicare Advantage Magellan Oscar (Optum) Oxford (Optum) Quest Behavioral Health United Healthcare (Optum) United Healthcare Medicare Advantage Aetna Aetna Medicare Advantage Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Medicare Advantage Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey Humana Medicare Advantage Magellan Oscar (Optum) Oxford (Optum) Quest Behavioral Health United Healthcare (Optum) United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Binge Eating
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Developmental & Intellectual Disorders
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Family Conflict
- Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum
- Gambling
- Gaming
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- Hoarding
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- LGBTQIA+
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Nutrition
- Obesity & Weight Management
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Phobias & Fears
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sleep Disorders
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Art Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Music Therapy
- Play Therapy & Sandtray
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- Military Families
- 12-Step Programs
- Cancer Survivors
- Veterans
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media