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Jeffrey Ottowitz, LCSW-R

Jeffrey Ottowitz, LCSW-R

Psychotherapist
NY
4.84
“So glad to have found Jeffrey. He’s made therapy personable and funny. Hes easy to talk to, genuine, and not at all judgemental. Highly recommend”
CA
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes

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Overall rating

4.84

Average wait time

4.79

Bedside manner

4.83
“So glad to have found Jeffrey. He’s made therapy personable and funny. Hes easy to talk to, genuine, and not at all judgemental. Highly recommend”
CAMore than 1 year ago
“I thought it was good and very well informed. The instructor listened to me and my thoughts, complaints and other things I have been going through. I definitely would reccommend and thanks once again Dr.O!”
JFMore than 1 year ago

About Jeffrey Ottowitz

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jeffrey Ottowitz

Jeffrey Ottowitz, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in New York and New Jersey who helps individuals navigate life transitions, trauma, and emotional challenges with compassion and clarity. His work integrates evidence-based therapies such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness, along with a holistic awareness of how meaning, values, and lived experience shape emotional health. Clients appreciate Jeffrey’s grounded presence, sense of humor, and ability to create a safe, collaborative space for exploration and growth. His approach supports both traditional therapeutic goals and integrative work such as spiritual exploration and psychedelic integration, always within a thoughtful and ethical framework.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Therapy with Jeffrey is a collaborative process centered on authenticity, curiosity, and trust. He works to create an environment where patients feel deeply heard and genuinely understood, helping them explore both immediate concerns and underlying patterns that may be shaping their emotional landscape. New patients can expect a conversational, nonjudgmental tone that allows space for honesty and self-reflection. Jeffrey invites each person to bring their full self into the room—mind, body, and spirit—so that healing can unfold in a way that feels natural, grounded, and personally meaningful.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Jeffrey tailors the therapeutic process to each individual’s goals, pacing, and readiness for change. The first few sessions focus on understanding the patient’s story, identifying patterns, and clarifying what they hope to achieve. From there, treatment becomes a blend of structured, evidence-based strategies and intuitive dialogue designed to promote resilience, insight, and lasting change. As trust builds, patients often find themselves developing greater self-awareness, emotional balance, and connection with the parts of themselves that feel most aligned and alive.

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Popular visit reasons

Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Stress Management
Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Depression
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • University of Central Florida, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1912395922

Patient reviews

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Overall rating
4.84
Wait time
4.79
Bedside manner
4.83
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he has been a great therapist, easy to talk to , and has helped me immensely navigate a stressful period in my life
Jeffrey was friendly, had a great demeanor and I found him overall very helfpful. Looking forward to the next visit.
He was a fantastic provider, thoughtful, intentional and very easy to talk to. Would absolutely reccomend!
Jeffrey was extremely kind and made me feel extremely comforable. I feel heard. Great professional!
Great visit. Helped me work through some thoughts and begin practicing behaviors that help me grow.
It was pretty informative and the therapist was very professional about the conversation.
Friendly, prompt, professional, helpful. Excellent experience so far.
So far so good. Still getting to know my therapist.
Very attentive, kind, and underatandung.
So glad to have found Jeffrey. He’s made therapy personable and funny. Hes easy to talk to, genuine, and not at all judgemental. Highly recommend
I thought it was good and very well informed. The instructor listened to me and my thoughts, complaints and other things I have been going through. I definitely would reccommend and thanks once again Dr.O!
I'm incredibly grateful for Jeff’s guidance. He helped me establish boundaries and embrace my authentic self. I’ll carry his methods with me on my next journey.
It was very professional and helpful
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Dr Jeffery was cordial and listened to my problems patiently. He ensured not to rush into things while letting me share thoughts. Good experience so far,
Jeff helped me out through PTSD and anxiety that I've been dealing with since childhood via EMDR and was a really big help in re-processing the way I perceived traumatic events that negatively impacted the way I live my life into a healing and learning moment with supplemental tools. He is very patient, kind, understanding, and very smart!
Good experience
Prompt, friendly, professional, helpful.
Jeffrey is an excellent listener and observer and makes sure to work with me on pinpointing the aspects that need more attention, setting goals and making sure the progress towards those goals is monitored. I tend to drift in my thinking and delivery and he strikes a very good balance, I think, between letting me drift and share whatever comes to mind and steering me towards focusing on specific problems and goals. He has helped me identify the elements in my life that I need to work on reframing positively to make sure I'm focused on those. Overall, I'm finding my sessions with Jeffrey very helpful.
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What are common reasons for patients to see Jeffrey Ottowitz?

Jeffrey Ottowitz frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jeffrey Ottowitz on their profile.

What languages does Jeffrey Ottowitz speak?

Jeffrey Ottowitz speaks English.

How do patients rate Jeffrey Ottowitz in reviews?

56 patients have reviewed Jeffrey Ottowitz. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.84/5. They have a 4.83/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.79/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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