Jessenia Aguirre, LMHC, LPC

Jessenia Aguirre is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and the aftermath of trauma. She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about difficult feelings and begin practical change. Jessenia speaks English and Spanish and works from New York.

She uses approaches grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and try new behaviors. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions are aimed at practical steps clients can use between meetings.

Jessenia has eight years of professional experience as a clinician. Her background includes supporting people through depression, bipolar-related challenges, and major life transitions. She watches for attachment and communication patterns that can keep problems stuck and brings those into the work.

In sessions she emphasizes collaboration and short-term skill building when that fits the client's needs. She helps clients practice emotion regulation, build self-compassion, and repair patterns of isolation and shame. The focus is on usable tools and steady progress.

People who choose Jessenia often want clear strategies and supportive coaching for daily life. She helps set small goals, track changes, and adjust the plan as needed. Her approach is straightforward and focused on what will help in everyday moments.

How CBT and Skills Work Online

Jessenia commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes that improve mood and daily functioning. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance techniques useful during intense moments.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences with each person and adjust methods over time. That means trying skills in session, reflecting on how they felt, and shifting the plan if another method fits better.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people practice skills together and use visual cues. Phone sessions can be helpful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow brief updates, coaching between sessions, or support for step-by-step goals. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and daily life while keeping the focus on practical strategies and progress.