Jesse Schiff, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Jesse

Jesse Schiff is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and parenting challenges. He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Jesse creates a straightforward, nonjudgmental space where people can speak honestly about what’s going on.

He emphasizes practical support and encouragement during difficult moments. Jesse uses conversational techniques to help clients clarify what matters to them. He draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and respond to each person’s experience.

Background and approach

He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. Sessions are aimed at uncovering immediate, usable tools for coping with grief, relationship strain, anger, or workplace stress. He also addresses longer-running issues such as trauma, self-esteem, and life purpose.

Jesse places particular attention on caregiver stress and compassion fatigue when these are present. Practice in New York is informed by nine years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW. He keeps language plain and avoids clinical jargon so parents and caregivers can follow the work without confusion.

The approach is steady and practical, focused on steps a person can try between sessions. People meet Jesse to talk through parenting stresses, relationship patterns, or the emotional toll of caregiving. His sessions are geared toward making daily life a bit easier and helping people move toward clearer priorities.

How Jesse's approaches work online

Client-Centered Therapy is about being heard. Jesse listens closely and responds to each person's concerns without pushing a set agenda. This approach helps when someone needs emotional support, wants clearer priorities, or struggles to name their feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Jesse uses simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jesse works with clients to figure out which methods fit their goals and comfort level. He adapts sessions based on progress, preferences, and what’s most helpful in day-to-day life.

Online therapy makes regular work easier to maintain. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone, live chat, and text messaging offer flexible options for busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities. These formats help people fit therapy into real life and try techniques between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jesse address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship problems, family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and intimacy-related issues, among other topics.

What is Jesse's therapeutic style?

His work blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. That means he listens closely and helps clients identify thought patterns and practical changes to try.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Jesse has nine years of experience in the field as a licensed clinical social worker.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York with license number NY LCSW 085639.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Jesse?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

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Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 9 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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