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Online therapist

Jessica Del Gaudio

Practical support for stress and life changes

Credentials
LMHC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Jessica

Jessica Del Gaudio is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in New York. She brings seven years of experience to conversations about stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and other life changes. Jessica writes treatment plans to match each person she sees and focuses on clear, respectful dialogue.

She approaches sessions with sensitivity and compassion to make the first steps feel manageable. Her work covers mood concerns such as depression and bipolar symptoms as well as challenges around sleep, eating, and self-esteem.

Background and approach

She also addresses intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and difficulty managing commitment or control. Additional areas include ADHD, caregiver stress, and adjustment around divorce or separation. Jessica draws on several well-known therapy methods to shape sessions.

She uses strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also incorporates acceptance and commitment techniques to guide values-based choices. Attachment-informed ideas help when relationship patterns and early bonds affect current life.

Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps you can try between meetings. Jessica aims to make therapy a collaborative process rather than a lecture. She adjusts pacing and techniques to match each person’s needs and goals.

Her practice supports people dealing with coping, intimacy, and family-related stress. Conversations are straightforward and focused on small, usable changes. Jessica encourages people to take gradual steps toward more stability and well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and still move toward what matters to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that lead to problems and then practicing alternatives to reduce symptoms. This approach is often helpful for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and will adjust methods as sessions progress. That collaborative process helps tailor techniques so they fit the client rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Jessica provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and comfort levels. These options let people keep therapy consistent amid busy days, travel, or caregiving demands. For many, the ability to use multiple formats makes it easier to try techniques, check in between meetings, and stay connected to support.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jessica help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, and issues like sleep and eating problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps and skills to try between sessions while keeping conversations respectful and sensitive.
What is her clinical background?
Jessica has seven years of professional experience working with a range of mood, behavioral, and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NY LMHC 013081, and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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