Spirituality Therapists in 10453

Life happens to us all and traumatic events can change the trajectory of one's path. I believe that although challenges and obstacles are unavoidable, they are not insurmountable. My therapeutic approach is to provide support and helpful feedback to assist clients in effectively addressing their personal life challenges. I integrate harmonizing methodologies and techniques to offer a uniquely individualized and personalized approach tailored to each client.

As a mental health clinican with over forty years of life experience, I believe that perception affects an individual's performance. I find that if a person believes they can do something well, they will do it well and vice versa. I am especially interested in this observable fact and how an individual's perception and cognitive process affects their behavior. Interestingly enough most people normalize behaviors, behaving according to how their community, family, friends or worst yet life long patterns of maladaptive behaviors; equipping my clients with a diverse set of tools to handle life stressors is essential for optimum living.

Have you lost interest in activities you used to find enjoyable? Are you having trouble concentrating, making decisions or it’s hard to sleep at night due to racing thoughts? Or maybe you noticed that you haven’t been feeling like yourself lately and life has begun to feel overwhelming? If you answered yes to any of those questions then I believe I can help you redefine who you are so you can begin to make meaningful change.

Working through a multicultural lens, Jessica is committed to helping individuals gain deeper self awareness while exploring the impact of societal pressures and systemic oppression on their sense of self and the challenges they face. Through a blend of cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practice and psychodynamic therapy, Jessica works with individuals and couples to challenge the patterns that keep them “stuck”, increase emotion regulation and understand how the past can impact the present. She uses a person-centered, strength-based approach to reconnect individuals to their inner resources to meet their goals.

Do you worry about feeling uncomfortable or out of place when looking for a therapist? Do you feel that you are not well-represented in therapeutic communities? Are you concerned that your mental state could worsen before it improves? It's natural to feel apprehensive about seeking therapy but remember that taking the first step is often the hardest part.