Jessica Ostad is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York and Florida, with extensive experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of mental health challenges. She has been providing therapy services for 12 years, and for eight years, she has provided individual and couples psychotherapy in private practice, helping clients navigate stress, anxiety, family conflicts, low self-esteem, motivation, and career difficulties. As a first generation American, Jessica demonstrates a wide range of personal experience and immense knowledge on multicultural dynamics and challenges that persist amongst various ethnic backgrounds, religious affiliations, and related family dynamics.
Her earlier career includes roles in case management, forensic mental health, and clinical supervision—working with court-mandated individuals and clients managing severe and persistent mental illness, often with co-occurring substance use or health concerns. These experiences have given Jessica a deep understanding of complex clinical needs and the resilience of the human spirit.
In her practice, Jessica integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients reframe unhelpful thought patterns, build on personal strengths, and create meaningful change. She believes that each client is the expert of their own story, and her compassionate, collaborative approach fosters empowerment and growth.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and balanced life takes courage—Jessica is here to support and guide you along the way.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family problems, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
FL LMHC MH19192
NY LMHC 008442