About Jennifer Sterling
Focus areas
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
BIPOC Mental Health Issues
Depression
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Culturally Sensitive
EMDR
Dance/Movement Therapy
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Jennifer Sterling
I am a Licensed Creative Arts Therapist (LCAT) specializing in Dance/Movement Therapy, EMDR, DBT, CPT, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). I hold a Master's degree in Counseling and Dance Movement Therapy from Sarah Lawrence College.
With over a decade of experience, I have helped clients reconnect with their bodies, navigate complex emotions, and recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My work integrates movement, expressive arts, and somatic practices to support emotional regulation, self-expression, and overall well-being.
I understand that traditional talk therapy isn't always enough-especially for those who feel disconnected from their emotions or struggle to verbalize their experiences. That's why I incorporate body-based and creative interventions, helping clients move through what feels stuck while fostering resilience and self-compassion.
My background includes working with women, particularly those from marginalized communities. Whether you're looking to break free from limiting narratives, process deep emotional pain, or simply develop a healthier relationship with yourself, my approach is gentle, affirming, and deeply attuned to your unique needs.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I believe healing should be accessible, affirming, and inclusive. As a Black woman therapist, I recognize the unique burdens and systemic challenges that many of my clients face, and I approach therapy with a liberation-focused lens.
I am deeply committed to mental health advocacy, body liberation, and creating spaces where people, especially Black women, can exist without performance or pretense.
I support Health at Every Size (HAES), body neutrality, and trauma-informed, culturally competent care. My work is influenced by Liberation Psychology, honoring the historical, social, and generational factors that shape our emotional experiences.
Outside of therapy, I am a writer, educator, and creative. I’ve developed resources that help individuals build self-awareness and emotional resilience, and I continuously seek ways to integrate art, movement, and somatic practices into mental health care.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
A typical session with me is collaborative, embodied, and tailored to your needs. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, so our work together will blend traditional therapeutic techniques with body-based, creative, and mindfulness practices to help you process emotions in ways that feel natural to you.
? For Talk Therapy Sessions – We may explore your emotions, thoughts, and patterns through a combination of DBT and trauma-informed conversation, helping you develop tools for self-regulation, distress tolerance, and emotional resilience.
? For Somatic and Movement-Based Therapy – If traditional talk therapy has felt limiting, I offer a body-centered approach using gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to help you connect with your emotions, and regulate your nervous system. This is especially useful for trauma, depression, and stress-related challenges.
? For Expressive Arts & Creative Interventions – Depending on your comfort level, we may integrate art, music, journaling, or guided movement to explore emotions in nonverbal ways. These approaches can be helpful for processing deep emotions, increasing self-awareness, and reconnecting with joy and self-expression.
Throughout our work together, my goal is to create a supportive space where you feel safe, seen, and empowered—whether that’s through words, movement, or stillness. Each session is structured to meet you where you are, ensuring that you leave with practical tools and a deeper sense of connection to yourself.
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Jennifer Sterling, LCAT has +28 in-network plans.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $190 for 45 minutes
Ongoing session: $190 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I am in-network with Cigna, Wellfleet, and Evernorth. For all other insurance providers, I am out-of-network.
If you have out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement, based on your plan’s coverage.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Sarah Lawrence College, Master's in Counseling and Dance Movement Therapy
Professional memberships
- American Dance Therapy Association
NPI number
1851921084
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What practice does Jennifer Sterling work with?
Jennifer Sterling works with Embodied Creative Arts Therapy PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jennifer Sterling?
Jennifer Sterling frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorder, Psychotherapy, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jennifer Sterling on their profile.
What languages does Jennifer Sterling speak?
Jennifer Sterling speaks English.