Jessica Shah -
Fuquay-Varina
LCSWA
I was born and raised in New York however, I recently relocated to North Carolina! I earned my Bachelors in Psychology and my Master’s in Social Work from Stony Brook University. I have experience in group, individual therapy, and crisis intervention. I also have worked in higher level care serving adolescents through adults, where I provided crisis intervention and short-term therapeutic services. In my work with adults, I focus on helping clients build insight and practical skills to manage stress, shift unhelpful patterns, and improve overall emotional well-being.
I have extensive experience treating the following mental health conditions:Â
Anxiety disorders
Adjustment disorders
Depression and other mood disorders
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Suicide assessment, intervention, and prevention
In addition, I am also able to help individuals understand and cope with the following issues:
Stress management
Women’s issues
Emotional regulation
Executive functioning deficits
Life transitions
Career adjustmentsÂ
Relationship difficultiesÂ
Self-esteemÂ
My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, and together we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you. Starting therapy can feel intimidating, my goal is to ease the transition and help you feel safe and comfortable. I use a variety of evidence-based techniques including- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) and Strengths-Based Therapy—while always centering your voice and goals in the process. Our work will be collaborative and grounded in your strengths, helping you understand yourself better, shift stuck patterns, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Therapy is a space for you, and I’d be honored to walk alongside you in this part of your journey.

Aetna
State Health Plan Preferred Provider
BlueCross BlueShield
Exceptions: BlueHome, BlueLocal, HealthyBlue and BlueValue
Cigna
Medcost
Contigo
CareBridge
Caresource
HealthPartners of Minnesota
Meritain
FireFly
United Healthcare/Optum filed as OUT OF NETWORK
Reasonable Self Pay Rate

