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Jenna Shersky

Compassionate, practical therapy for personal change

LCSW New York

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jenna

Jenna Shersky, LCSW, offers focused support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and career concerns. She also brings attention to issues related to chronic pain, illness and disability, feelings of emptiness, family conflict, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, self-love, traumatic brain injury, and women's issues.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience, she helps clients identify practical steps to manage symptoms and rebuild a sense of agency. Her style blends empathic listening with structured, evidence-informed techniques so sessions feel both validating and goal-oriented.

Jenna emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set priorities and learn coping skills that fit daily life. Rooted in client-centered values, her practice also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and skills from dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing to address thinking patterns, emotional regulation, and motivation for change.

Based in New York, she brings ten years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker to each therapeutic relationship. Jenna aims to support clients as they work toward greater resilience, clearer direction, and more satisfying connections with themselves and others.

Integrating evidence-informed methods with online care

Jenna uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients notice and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease anxiety and low mood by teaching practical coping strategies. She also draws on client-centered therapy to create a supportive, respectful space where the client's own goals and values guide the work, useful for exploring identity, self-love, and relationship concerns.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Jenna works with each person to evaluate what feels most helpful based on their goals, preferences, and life context, and adjusts strategies over time so the work remains relevant and attainable.

Online therapy with Jenna is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy routines, continue work while managing health limitations, and maintain momentum between appointments through brief messaging when appropriate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jenna commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem and career-related issues, and also attends to areas like chronic pain, isolation, family problems, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathic listening with practical skills building and goal-focused work to support change.
What is her professional background and experience?
Jenna has ten years of clinical experience helping individuals navigate emotional and practical challenges and supporting recovery from trauma and ongoing health-related issues.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with license NY LCSW 087574.
Does she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging depending on client preference.
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 working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression

Additional focus areas

Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English