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Hello! My name is Jessica Pakatar and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in the states of New York and Florida. I have been practicing in the clinical social work field for 12 years primarily in an outpatient setting. I earned my degree from the State University College at Albany with a Master in Social Work in 2009. My experience includes working with individuals that suffer from PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and mood disorders. My approach to therapy is client centered. You are the expert on your own life and I am here to guide you toward your identified goals. We start where you are. I use multiple treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Strength Based approaches, Solution Focused techniques, and mindfulness practices to support you in meeting your therapeutic goals.
SPECIALTIES
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , Self esteem , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , ADHD , Control Issues , Intellectual Disability , Mood Disorders , OCD , Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks , Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Real testimonials
Written by J.I. on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Jessica is a compassionate therapist who is dedicated to her clients. She is great at listening without judgment and offers her support and resources. She does a great job at establishing trust and rapport in the beginning. She does not put any pressure on you to talk about anything that you don't feel ready to share, but also gently challenges you to reflect on questions about yourself, which I appreciate. I would recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a therapist.
Written by T.A. on Sep 09, 2021 after counseling with Jessica for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Hands down best therapist ever!!! I just love her so much!!! I cannot thank her enough
Written by C.A. on Sep 04, 2021 after counseling with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship
Jessica is a consummate professional. She is a great listener, problem solver, and shows empathy but with the drive to find solutions. She takes her profession and clients seriously and she is a true gem.
Written by C.A. on Aug 17, 2021 after counseling with Jessica for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I’ve been in counseling/therapy for years and have never had such a great experience as I’ve had with Jessica. I was also hesitant to do online therapy but have enjoyed the benefit of flexibility and being able to chat between sessions. Very pleased!
Written by S.Y. on Jun 10, 2021 after counseling with Jessica for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Jessica Pakatar has been a wonderful resource for me over the past two months. This was my first therapy experience and I really just needed someone to talk to as I was going through major life changes. She is incredibly supportive and challenged me to think about things in a way I have not before. I find our conversations to be very natural and I look forward to speaking to an unbiased person every week. I highly recommend Jessica!
Written by C.A. on May 14, 2021 after counseling with Jessica for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and ADHD
Jessica is amazing. I was ready to give up on counseling before talking to her. With her tips I've been able to sleep better and am starting to learn how to manage my anxiety even throughout the day really without anyone noticing. She checks in with me regularly which is really helpful because I can be kind of forgetful.