Jessica Barrera-Morales, LCSW-R
About me
As a licensed therapist with over two decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflicts, and grief with culturally sensitive and compassionate care.
I bring a deep understanding of multicultural experiences, focusing on issues like immigration, workplace dynamics, and young adult transitions. I honor each person's unique journey, particularly supporting women, caregivers, and individuals experiencing mood disorders, social anxiety, and attachment challenges. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My therapeutic work is rooted in creating meaningful connections, addressing communication barriers, exploring life purpose, and supporting emotional healing. I am committed to helping clients work through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and personal transformation. Whether you're dealing with life transitions, pregnancy, postpartum experiences, or navigating complex family dynamics, I provide a supportive and understanding environment.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Immigration issues, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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License information
NY LCSW-R 070157