Trauma and PTSD therapists & psychiatrists in Albany, GA

My name is Jessica Harrison. I am a doctoral prepared, dual-certified Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

I have an extensive medical background that includes primary care, urgent care, internal medicine and hospital medicine. My psychiatric experience includes substance abuse, eating disorders, crisis stabilization, and outpatient services caring for individuals with depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, women's mental health, and bipolar disorder II.

I want my clients to know that I value creating a space that feels safe, genuine, and nonjudgmental. I understand that starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially for people who are used to carrying things on their own or putting others first. My goal is to help clients feel comfortable enough to show up honestly and be themselves without pressure or shame.

A large part of my experience involves working with trauma survivors and individuals navigating anxiety, relationship stress, emotional overwhelm, and major life transitions. I approach this work with compassion, patience, and understanding, and I believe healing happens through feeling supported, heard, and empowered.

I’m a licensed clinical social worker with a diverse background from working with military, children and family’s, substance abuse, mental health and other populations. I graduated with my masters degree in 2016 from the University of Southern Mississippi located in Longbeach Mississippi after my military service. I like for anyone that I and providing services a service to feel safe and open.

• Authentic, community focused, and candid. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine connection, not a clinical interview.
• The Toolkit: I lean on heavy hitters like DBT and CBT, plus a little Gottman magic for relationships. In Essence, I give you the tools to regulate your emotions and distress to be able to get through the "tough stuff."
• The Specialties: I’m your go-to for navigating life transitions, self esteem/self worth, mastering relationship dynamics, or finding your footing as a young adult.

Life can feel overwhelming, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Reaching out for support is a courageous step, and I’m honored to walk alongside you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) serving adults in Georgia, and I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, life transitions, relationship challenges, substance use concerns, and emotional overwhelm. I offer a warm, compassionate space where you can feel understood, validated, and supported. Together, we’ll work toward greater confidence, balance, and peace in your daily life, at a pace that feels right for you.

With over 25 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating grief and loss, life transitions, chronic illness, trauma (including first responders), aging-related concerns, and members of the agricultural and farming communities.

I provide telehealth services across multiple states, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and growth.

Sometimes the hardest part of therapy is showing up before you even know what you want out of it. If you're feeling stuck, frustrated, or like something needs to change but you can't quite name what, that's exactly where we start. I work with teens, adults, and older adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and the kind of life experiences that feel too big to sort out alone. You don't need to come in with clear goals. We'll figure that out together.