About Jessica Lief
Focus areas
Eating Disorder
Personality Disorder
Sexual Abuse Counseling
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling
Suicidal Tendencies
Perinatal Mental Health
Postpartum Anxiety
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Dialectical (DBT)
Psychodynamic
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Psychoanalytic
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
JewishLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Jessica Lief
Jessica C. Lief, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, Borderline Personality Disorder, selfharm, and substance use. Jessica completed psychoanalytic training through the William Alanson White Institute of Psychiatry, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology in the Eating Disorders, Compulsions, and Addictions EDCAS Program. She also completed the advanced clinical supervision training program through Smith College School for Social Work. Her approach is primarily psychodynamic but combines aspects of selfpsychology, feministwomanist theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety, mindful selfcompassion, and mindfulness. She is particularly interested in the treatment of eating disorders as a social justice issue, as they relate to people of color and the LGBTQ community. She is also adept at treating individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Her grief and loss work is broad but focuses on motherless daughters, maternal grief and wounding, and emotional abandonment. Jessica also works with individuals who have experienced miscarriage, fertilityrelated issues, postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis, as well as postpartum PTSD. She also works with individuals undergoing IVF and who have struggled with womens health issues, such as Endometriosis and PCOS, as well as individuals who are pregnant and struggling with an eating disorder.
Jessicas favorite part of being a therapist is guiding each client in their transformation and witnessing each step as it is achieved. Jessica will work with the client to identify what is deeply meaningful and important in that persons life. The client will develop concrete skills to get their needs met directly.
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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Simmons University, Doctor of Social Work
- New York University, Master's in Social Work
- University of California (Master's)
NPI number
1497453112
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What practice does Jessica Lief work with?
Jessica Lief works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Lief?
Jessica Lief frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Lief on their profile.
What languages does Jessica Lief speak?
Jessica Lief speaks English.