Therapist profile
Jessica Steinmetz, LMHC, LPC
New York
Licensed counselor - Addictions and relationships
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- Credentials
- LMHC, LPC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 009938; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC01096000
- NPI
- 1104293299
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
About
- Codependency work
- CBT strategies
- Motivational interviewing
About Jessica
Jessica Steinmetz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with ten years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Jessica also pays attention to codependency and related patterns like people-pleasing and difficulty saying no.
She starts by listening to what each person knows about their situation. Sessions emphasize practical steps people can use between meetings. Jessica encourages clients to notice small changes and build on them over time.
Her work includes strategies from Client-Centered Therapy to make space for the client’s perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing helps when motivation feels stuck, especially around substance use or habit change.
Jessica has a background helping people with drug and alcohol addiction, gambling, and process addictions such as exercise or porn. She also supports those dealing with impulsivity, isolation, money stress, smoking or vaping cessation, and social anxiety.
Sessions aim to clarify goals, practice boundary-setting, and develop concrete coping skills. Jessica emphasizes collaboration so clients stay in charge of their choices. She invites people who are tired of putting others first to try a different pattern of responding that fits their life.
How sessions work
How her approaches guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client’s perspective. It means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the client. This approach can help people who feel unheard or unsure about their own goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and many habit challenges.
Motivational Interviewing is a brief, goal-focused method that helps people resolve mixed feelings and move toward change. It is often used when someone struggles with substance use or low motivation.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on CBT skills, motivational work, or a client-centered stance.
The biography does not specify which session formats are offered. Confirm available formats before booking so you know how sessions will fit into your routine. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins if needed. Many people find virtual sessions help maintain consistency while practicing new skills in daily life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York, New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Codependency and communication problems are listed among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions focus on listening, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and building motivation for change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience working with people facing substance and behavioral addictions as well as mood and anxiety concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC in New York and LPC in New Jersey and practices from New York as noted in her profile.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person sessions are available.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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