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Jessica Steinmetz

Jessica Steinmetz

LMHC, LPC

New York

Motivational, practical therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC, LPC
License
LMHC, New York / 009938; LPC, New Jersey / 37PC01096000
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivation focused
    • Practical skills
    • Experience with addictions

    About Jessica

    Jessica Steinmetz is a licensed clinician practicing in New York. She brings ten years of experience helping people who are feeling stuck by stress, anxiety, low motivation, low self-esteem, and depression. She also works with many people who face addiction-related struggles, including drug and alcohol use and behavioral addictions.

    Jessica believes each person knows their own story and has strengths to draw on. She uses that view to create a calm space where someone can talk through what matters most to them. She aims for clear, practical steps rather than jargon or long lectures.

    In sessions she often combines motivational interviewing with a client-centered stance to encourage honest discussion about change. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. These approaches are adapted to the concerns the person brings, such as social anxiety, codependency, impulsivity, or problems with communication.

    Her background includes a decade of work with people affected by substance use and process addictions such as gambling and problematic pornography or exercise. She also supports those dealing with smoking or vaping cessation, money stress, isolation, and major life transitions.

    Jessica works in English and holds LMHC and LPC credentials. If someone is considering therapy, she recommends starting with a short intake conversation to see if her style fits their needs and goals.

  2. How these approaches work in online therapy

    Motivational Interviewing focuses on conversations that help people weigh their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing a habit. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the center. The therapist listens carefully and follows the person’s lead, helping them feel heard while they sort out what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and pacing small, achievable changes over time. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then shape sessions together. That means methods can shift as progress or needs change, with the client steering what feels most useful. If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions into a busy week, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose meeting styles that suit them, such as options that avoid being on camera or that require less bandwidth.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictions

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    New York, New Jersey

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does she help with?

    She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low motivation, and self-esteem problems, as well as various addictions and relationship or communication difficulties.

    What is her therapy style like?

    Her style is collaborative and direct, combining motivational interviewing and client-centered listening with practical CBT techniques to try new ways of thinking and acting.

    How much experience does she have?

    She has ten years of professional experience working with individuals on addiction-related issues and common mental health concerns.

    Where is she based and what are her credentials?

    She practices in New York and holds LMHC and LPC credentials, with licensure noted in New York and New Jersey.

    Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

    Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently working with international clients.

    What session formats are available?

    The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is payment handled?

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

    How do I begin therapy with her?

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

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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