Jesse Schiff, LCSW

Jesse Schiff is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, stress, addiction concerns, and life changes. He focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Jesse aims to make sessions calm and direct so parents and caregivers can talk about what matters most.

He follows a client-centered approach that starts by listening to each person's story. That means sessions are shaped around the person's goals, not a checklist. Jesse also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes to feel better.

In sessions he breaks problems into manageable parts. He helps people build skills for handling anger, grief, relationship strain, or workplace stress. He also supports people dealing with caregiver fatigue, financial worry, or problems tied to health and identity.

Jesse has nine years of experience as a clinician and holds an LCSW, licensed in New York. That background informs a straightforward, empathetic style that aims for steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who work with him can expect clear goals, practical tools, and regular check-ins. He supports decision making around parenting, separation, and career shifts while staying focused on what will help day to day. Jesse works in English and provides sessions suited to busy schedules.

Using CBT and Client-Centered Work Online

Jesse uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is useful for stress, phobias, social anxiety, and habit changes because it focuses on clear steps and practice between sessions.

He also relies on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and responding to each person's needs. This approach helps build trust and clarifies what a person most wants to change. Together these approaches help shape goals and techniques that fit a person's life and values.

Finding the right mix of techniques is a team effort. The therapist will work with the person to pick approaches based on goals, symptoms, and personal preferences. That collaborative process includes checking progress and adjusting plans when something is not working.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for in-depth work and seeing nonverbal cues, while phone calls can fit a break at work or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules.