Jessica Perkiss

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Contact Info

jessicaperkisslcsw@gmail.com
Website

License

  • Clinical Social Work/Therapist
    New York

Jessica Perkiss is a New York State licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. She practices using an integrative approach with a focus on psychodynamic psychotherapy, incorporating aspects of CBT and mindfulness into her work with clients. She has extensive experience working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, pregnancy/postpartum issues, life transitions, disordered eating, parenting and relationship issues.

Jessica received her Bachelor's degree from Boston University and Master's in Social Work from Fordham University. Jessica has worked in multiple settings including schools, community-based organizations and hospital clinics. Prior to a career in clinical social work, Jessica worked as pastry chef in some of New York City's finest restaurants. She has post-graduate training from the National Institute for the Psychotherapies and Postpartum Support International, as well as training in EFT, TF-CBT and play therapy.


Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Life Transitions
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-based (MBCT)
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna

Age Groups

  • Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 21)
  • Adults
  • Young Adults (20's & 30's)