Jessica Gelfand, LCSW — Therapist in New York

Hi there, I'm Jessica!

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in New York State. I specialize in working with adults with a range of concerns from serious mental health diagnoses to addiction, anxiety, and relationship concerns.

My focus

I typically work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and PTSD. I'm happy to discuss diagnoses and conditions not listed as well. I work with individuals of all gender identities, as well as everyone across the LGBTIQA+ spectrum.

My approach

I provide a trauma-informed and psychodynamic approach to talk therapy. I take a person-centered and strengths-based approach to therapy. My goal is to help you develop the best understanding of yourself.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, and personable. I want my clients to feel comfortable talking with me about anything, and I pride myself on my ability to listen without judgment. That being said, I may challenge you at times to delve deeper and explore what has brought you to where you are today.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've been involved in the social work world for over ten years, and have worked with a variety of populations such as children, IPV survivors, Holocaust survivors, and individuals with serious mental illness diagnoses involved in the criminal justice system.

My goals for you

I'm a big believer in you setting your goals and us working together to find the best way to reach them.

Our first session

We will check in and get to know one another, and focus on what it is that you want out of therapy. We'll also go over your background and history so that I can begin to gain a comprehensive understanding of you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Queer

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

GEHA or UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English, Russian

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from New York University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jessica Gelfand