Gessika H. Fennell, LMSW, LSSW

Gessika is a compassionate, trauma-informed Licensed Master Social Worker and Licensed School Social Worker, with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and families in community and educational settings. She is currently under clinical supervision, pursuing the final steps toward full independent clinical practice. Gessika has also contributed to developing a new School Social Work program for a local school district, highlighting her dedication to systemic innovation and youth well-being.

Gessika earned her Master of Social Work with an Advanced Trauma Studies Certificate from Union University and her Bachelor of Social Work from The University of Mississippi. She began her career through internships and employment with MDCPS and multiple educational settings, gaining hands-on experience supporting youth with diverse needs. Over the years, she has served as a school social worker, special education teacher, and social services specialist II , providing direct counseling, conducting psychosocial assessments, facilitating referrals, and guiding families through complex systems. She also supervises MSW and BSW-level interns, mentoring the next generation of social workers.

She has trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Sandtray Therapy, and has begun training in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and to become Board-Certified in Telemental Health (BC-TMH). Gessika has also completed Human Trafficking response training and SASSI training requirements for administration, scoring, and clinical interpretation. She blends evidence-based approaches with empathy and collaboration to help clients build resilience and achieve meaningful growth, providing culturally sensitive, client-centered care while advocating for youth and families across educational, clinical, and legal systems ensuring her practice follows the NASW Code of Ethics.

Gessika combines empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based approaches to help clients build resilience, identify strengths, and achieve meaningful growth. She is committed to providing culturally sensitive, client-centered care while advocating for children, families, and communities across educational, clinical, and legal systems.