- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Jessica
Jessica Charbonneau is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York with 24 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life changes. Jessica focuses on helping clients notice what they already do well and build on those strengths to manage hard moments.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) to help people recognize and name powerful emotions and to understand how those emotions shape relationships and behavior. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, and mindfulness tools to offer several ways of working through problems.
Sessions usually involve talking through current struggles, practicing concrete skills, and reflecting on patterns that keep problems repeating. Clients can expect clear, practical steps as well as attention to feelings that are hard to put into words. Jessica helps people focus on what matters to them and on small changes that fit daily life.
Her background includes long-term clinical practice in New York settings, giving her experience with mood disorders, compassion fatigue, caregiver stress, and workplace issues. She also has experience related to aging, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and first responder concerns.
Jessica sees language as part of care and offers services in English. People interested in working together are invited to review the online therapy options and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Jessica integrates therapy approaches in online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming strong emotions and on how those emotions shape reactions and relationships. It can help people who have trouble understanding or expressing their feelings and who notice repeating interaction patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice inner thoughts and feelings without getting entangled in them, and to take action toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessica collaborates with each person to decide whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a blend will best fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She will check in and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as this profile does not list formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also make it possible for people in different time zones to connect, and for therapists to use worksheets, mindfulness exercises, and emotion-focused conversation in ways that match daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT, CBT, client-centered work, and mindfulness to address feelings and behavior in practical ways.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in clinical settings in New York.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options; the profile does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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