Welcome! I am a graduate of the MSW program at San Jose State University, with a focus on health and mental health, and have been a practicing social worker since 1995. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Jersey. Prior to coming to New Jersey, I worked extensively with families coping with disability, loss, behavioral challenges, and interpersonal communication difficulties. Since coming to the East Coast, I have been working with people coping with chronic stress, illness, economic and social challenges, and vocational difficulties.
In all cases, I believe it is essential to understand as thoroughly as possible the difficulties my clients face. Once we reach a mutual understanding of the challenge we face together, we can develop a plan to move forward. My philosophical foundation is in the ecological, or person-in-environment, perspective. From there, I tend to focus on solution oriented, strengths based interventions, often integrating material from Cognitive Behavioral therapies. I provide a warm and supportive environment for clients dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, family challenges, academic or vocational troubles, grief and loss, and coping with chronic illness.
We all face challenges in our day to day life, and sometimes they can feel overwhelming. I believe that we need not face these difficulties alone. I help my clients locate and develop their strengths, and develop a plan for healing. I have been supporting individuals and families for more than 20 years. I have particular experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, members of the LGBTQIA community, and persons living with HIV and other chronic illness.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression
NY LCSW 087167-1
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Jack is an amazing therapist. I’m currently dealing with my transition process as a transgender male, and has been very hard for me. But Jack finds any possible way to help you as fast as he can. He is very understanding, nice, judge-free, and also quite humoring for when you need a laugh. But also when you don’t need a laugh! He’s is all around an amazing therapist and I highly recommend him to anyone who is struggling with esteem and needs emotional support.
Written on Apr 21, 2018 after therapy with Jacques for 4 weeks
There isn’t enough space to fit in all the great things that I’d like to say about Jacques Maitre. Within my first session, he was able to open up a ton of self-realizations for me and from then on it just felt right. You do have to be willing to spill your gut during your first session to have this kind of fantastic experience though. He helps you develop new strategies to deal with social interactions under pressure as well as crisis within your life. There isn’t a single person I wouldn’t recommend him to. I feel so blessed to have landed him as my counselor. Thank you so much Jacques!
Written on Apr 18, 2018 after therapy with Jacques for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, sleeping, and self esteem
Jacques is an outstanding counselor. He is thoughtful in asking questions, listening, and offering guidance. I find him especially relatable as a person in the same stage of life as I am.
Written on Apr 05, 2018 after therapy with Jacques for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem