About Dr. Jessica Lief
Focus areas
Anorexia
Eating Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Binge Eating
Fertility Counseling
Self-Harm / Injury
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Perinatal Mental Health
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Families
Adults (25-64)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, French
Getting to know Dr. Jessica Lief
Dr. Jessica Lief is a psychotherapist offering virtual consultations at Social Work Services. She is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, enabling her to welcome patients from varied cultural backgrounds.
Dr. Lief maintains a caring, friendly, and non-judgmental approach during consultations, ensuring her patients feel comfortable expressing themselves. After understanding everyone's unique requirements, she prepares individualized, evidence-based therapy plans. She helps them learn coping skills, navigate solutions, gain positive changes, and achieve their desired lives.
Dr. Lief earned her master's degree from the University of California, her master's degree in social work from New York University, and her doctoral degree in social work from Simmons University.
What should a new client know about working with you?
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, self-harm, 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 self-psychology, feminist/womanist theories, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Seeking Safety, mindful self-compassion, 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, fertility-related issues, post-partum depression, anxiety, and psychosis, as well as post-partum PTSD. She also works with individuals undergoing IVF and who have struggled with women’s health issues, such as Endometriosis and PCOS, as well as individuals who are pregnant and struggling with an eating disorder.
Jessica earned her undergraduate degree from Sarah Lawrence College with a concentration in literature, nonfiction writing, and French. She earned a master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice in Social Work from New York University. She also earned a Master of Studies in Law with a concentration in Health Law with high honors from UC Law San Francisco. Currently, she is enrolled in a doctorate in social work program through Simmons University.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Jessica’s 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 person’s life. The client will develop concrete skills to get their needs met directly. Jessica will help the client to develop powerful, inner resources, including self-compassion, emotion regulation techniques, radical self-acceptance, and confidence.
Dr. Jessica Lief is not in-network with any insurances
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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
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica Lief?
Generally, Dr. Jessica Lief has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Lief's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Jessica Lief accepting new patients?
Dr. Jessica Lief generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Lief's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Jessica Lief accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dr. Jessica Lief online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Lief using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Jessica Lief work with?
Dr. Jessica Lief works with Social Work Services.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jessica Lief?
Dr. Jessica Lief frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jessica Lief on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jessica Lief speak?
Dr. Jessica Lief speaks English, French, and Spanish.