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Jessica Sorbello

Therapist · New York

Jessica Sorbello, LCSW

Empathetic support for clearer thinking and habits

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  • Thoughts and habits
  • Practical coping skills
  • Nonjudgmental space

About Jessica

Jessica Sorbello is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 11 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, and other everyday struggles. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about thoughts and feelings. Jessica emphasizes practical steps toward better coping and clearer thinking.

Clients meet her approach with straightforward conversation and focused skills practice. Jessica listens first to understand each person's priorities, then suggests small, manageable changes. She uses tools that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and shift daily habits that get in the way of feeling better.

Her work draws on client-centered therapy to follow the client’s pace and on cognitive behavioral therapy to examine thinking patterns. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness strategies to build emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills when needed.

Jessica encourages trying things that fit into everyday life rather than aiming for perfect solutions. That can mean short exercises between sessions, simple behavior changes, or learning new ways to handle strong emotions. She supports people as they test what works and adapt plans over time.

People who are worried about relationship issues, parenting strain, work stress, or coping after loss may find practical, down-to-earth help in her sessions. Jessica aims to empower clients to make steady progress toward clearer thinking and healthier daily habits.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Jessica’s approaches work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on the client's experience and goals. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead, helping people name their concerns and set manageable goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior, and it uses simple exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean mixing listening, thought-focused exercises, and mindfulness practices until a good fit emerges.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing more flexible scheduling. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and can support working on skills between sessions so practice becomes part of everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Jessica works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and depression.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a warm, client-centered approach that prioritizes listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on practical strategies to change thoughts and everyday habits.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people through mood, behavior, and life-change challenges.

What credentials and location are listed?

Jessica holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment structured?

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

What are the steps to begin therapy?

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

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