Jessica Gu, MS, NY | Psychotherapist

About Jessica Gu

Focus areas

Adult Psychotherapy

Couples Therapy

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety

Depression

Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Family Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family / Marital

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Culturally Sensitive

Multicultural

Identity

Gender

Female

Sexuality

Straight

Faith

Nonreligious

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin)

Getting to know Jessica Gu

I am a Mental Health Counselor with a Limited Permit (MHC-LP) and earned my master’s degree in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness from New York University. I strive to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and accepted.

What should a new client know about working with you?

My approach is collaborative and person-centered, giving clients the space to express themselves openly, explore their experiences at their own pace, and feel safe being their authentic selves. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and other strengths-based approaches to help clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen their coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting change. I hope to walk alongside clients as they gain a deeper understanding of themselves, discover their strengths, and feel more empowered, connected, and confident moving forward.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

In the first session I will complete an intake assessment to gather as much information to better assess and get to know you, your history, and what concerns have brought you to therapy and therefore set up goals. The following sessions, we will engage in talk therapy while pulling from various modalities to help you achieve your goals. Our sessions are 45 min in length on a weekly basis. Please allow 15 minutes before the session to do the intake paperwork. I PROVIDE PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES ONLY; PLEASE NOTE I DON’T PROVIDE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prenuptial Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Prenuptial Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Smart Therapy PC

Education and training

University of Illinois (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1689471732

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Jessica Gu?

Generally, Jessica Gu has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Jessica Gu's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Jessica Gu accepting new patients?

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

Does Jessica Gu accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Jessica Gu online?

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What practice does Jessica Gu work with?

Jessica Gu works with Smart Therapy PC.

What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Gu?

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