Jessica Gelfand, LCSW, NY | Psychotherapist

About Jessica Gelfand

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Affirming Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mood Disorders

Anger Management

Behavioral Problems

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Forensic Psychology

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Existential

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English, Russian

Getting to know Jessica Gelfand

Hi there, I'm Jessica! Hello! I'm Jessica, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in New York State. I earned my Master’s in Social Work from New York University. I specialize in working with adults facing a range of concerns, from serious mental health diagnoses to addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues. 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 focus I typically work with adults dealing with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, substance use disorders, and/or 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 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 therapy 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. I was drawn to this field after losing many loved ones to mental health issues and substance use and wanted to help fill the gap in treatment services that failed them. I believe everyone can use a little help to reach their goals, and I’m here to support that process. 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. My first session with you We will check in, get to know one another, and focus on what you want out of therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - New York

Education and training

New York University, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1295426302

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What practice does Jessica Gelfand work with?

Jessica Gelfand works with Rula Health - New York.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Gelfand?

Jessica Gelfand frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Gelfand on their profile.