Jessica Charbonneau
LCSW
New York
A steady, practical therapist for life changes
Continue with JessicaAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New York / 076985
- NPI
- 1134231160
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation-focused
- Values-centered
- Practical steps
About Jessica
Jessica Charbonneau is a licensed clinical social worker in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and major life changes. She speaks plain, straightforwardly, and focuses on helping people find practical steps that fit their lives. Jessica believes people bring important strengths and knowledge about their own stories. She aims to support and encourage clients as they take steps toward greater well-being.
With 24 years of experience, Jessica draws on several evidence-based approaches to shape flexible care. She uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify what matters most and build motivation for change. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and build meaningful action.
Sessions are collaborative and grounded in the client's goals. Jessica listens, asks questions that help uncover values, and works with each person to set small, doable steps. She pays attention to practical barriers and emotions that get in the way of change.
Her background includes long-term clinical work in New York settings where she supported people facing grief, caregiver stress, workplace strains, and issues related to aging and serious illness. Jessica also assists people dealing with guilt, shame, mood and personality concerns, eating and money issues, and first responder stress.
People who choose Jessica can expect a steady, respectful presence and a focus on real-life solutions. To begin, she asks clients to identify goals and then tailors methods that match those goals and daily routines.
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How Jessica Uses Motivational Tools and ACT Online
Jessica commonly uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and to strengthen the desire to make changes. This approach focuses on open questions, reflective listening, and small goal-setting to help someone move from uncertainty to action.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which centers on identifying personal values and committing to actions that match those values. ACT is often helpful for people struggling with avoidance, difficult feelings, or life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used when a person needs concrete skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will discuss which methods fit the client’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life, and then adapt techniques as needed. The process is collaborative and paced to each person's readiness.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel, and it can allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to suit routines and real-world demands, helping clients apply skills between meetings. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsEating and food-related issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPersonality disordersWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like caregiver stress, grief, workplace problems, and eating or money concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way and uses motivational interviewing to draw out motivation, along with ACT and CBT tools to build practical steps toward goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jessica has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in New York.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, licensed in New York, and operates out of New York for practice and professional work.
In which languages can sessions be held and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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