Jennifer Anderson, LCAT, NY | Psychotherapist

About Jennifer Anderson

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Art Therapy

Humanistic

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Jennifer Anderson

Jen Anderson is a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Art Therapy Certified Supervisor with over 15 years of experience walking alongside people through some of the hardest chapters of their lives. She enjoys working with young adults and middle-aged adults who are open to the process of healing, particularly those searching for fulfillment and personal growth while navigating anxiety, shame, depression, and self-confidence struggles. Jen believes reaching out for help takes a tremendous amount of courage, and she wants clients to be proud of that choice from the very first session. Her therapeutic approach integrates traditional talk therapy and Creative Arts Therapy with narrative therapy, CBT, DBT, somatic work, person-centered, and psychodynamic frameworks. She meets each client where they are and builds a foundation of safety and trust before doing the deeper work of exploring what lies beneath the surface. Jen holds space for all of it, the grief, the shame, the parts that feel too heavy to name, and helps clients begin to embrace every emotion, tolerate discomfort, and improve the quality of their daily lives. With a Master's degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University and a Bachelor's degree in Art Education K-12 from SUNY New Paltz, Jen brings a deep well of clinical and creative experience. She has spent more than fifteen years in inpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, with additional training in Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, clinical supervision, and mental health care. She has begun training in Somatic Therapy and plans to continue that work, expanding the ways she can help clients access healing through the body as well as the mind.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

Trauma-Informed Care Building connection and a sense of safety is the foundation of every therapeutic relationship Jen forms. She helps clients explore what lies beyond the surface, what has quietly contributed to their symptoms, patterns, and pain, and empowers them to move through it at their own pace. Trust, safety, and connection are imperative to this process, and Jen protects them fiercely as the ground her clients get to stand on. Emotional Regulation Through CBT, DBT, acceptance, and mindfulness practices, Jen helps clients identify their feelings, explore the root of them, and understand the impact they have on behaviors and relationships. She works alongside clients to name what they are feeling, trace where it comes from, and develop practical strategies to manage and self-regulate. The goal is not to control emotion but to move through it with more awareness, more choice, and more compassion.

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In-network insurances

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Anxiety Disorder

Boundary Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Education and background

Practice names

START Creative Arts Therapy Services, PLLC

Education and training

Hofstra University, Master's in Art Therapy

NPI number

1811551955

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jennifer Anderson?

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Is Jennifer Anderson accepting new patients?

Jennifer Anderson generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Jennifer Anderson's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Jennifer Anderson work with?

Jennifer Anderson works with START Creative Arts Therapy Services, PLLC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Anderson?

Jennifer Anderson frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jennifer Anderson on their profile.