Jessica Vassallo, LCSW

Jessica Vassallo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in the area of mental health.  She has worked with patients of various demographics including World Trade Center responders, college students, patients with severe and persistent mental illness, dually diagnosed patients, patients who have or have had cancer, and patients with impoverished backgrounds.  She received her Master's Degree at Adelphi University in 2003, became certified that year and received her license in clinical social work in 2008.

Jessica has been practicing in social work for 20 years, focusing on anxiety, depression, and PTSD.  She uses an eclectic approach in therapy with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness therapy, and supportive psychotherapy.  She develops an individualized treatment plan for all patients to focus on their goals.  She believes that the person is impacted by all the larger systems they are in (family, workplace, community, larger society) and is committed to providing a non-judgmental, warm, and empathetic space to help clients feel understood and comfortable exploring the roots of their issues.

‍