Jenna Shersky, LCSW

Jenna Shersky is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and problems with self-esteem. She works with people facing relationship strain and career uncertainty. Jenna also supports those dealing with chronic pain, illness, disability, and recovery after traumatic brain injury.

Jenna brings ten years of experience to her practice in New York. She focuses on practical skills and clear goals. Sessions tend to center on what is most pressing for the person in front of her. Jenna aims to make therapy understandable and doable between appointments.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She listens first, then helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck. Together they try small, realistic changes to improve mood and daily functioning. She encourages self-compassion and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Jenna uses tools from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and motivational interviewing. She adapts techniques to each person’s situation, combining skill-building with emotional processing. The focus is on building coping skills and clearer thinking about choices.

People come to Jenna for a range of concerns from loneliness and family problems to feelings of emptiness and difficulties forgiving themselves or others. Her approach is aimed at helping people reconnect with their values and take manageable steps toward feeling better.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and responding to the person's priorities. The therapist follows the client's concerns and helps shape goals based on what matters most to them, which can be especially helpful for restoring direction after injury or illness.

Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to stress and low mood. It teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful thinking and building routines that support recovery and daily functioning.

Dialectical behavior therapy offers skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These tools can help when feelings feel overwhelming or relationships become a source of stress.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to test methods, adjust techniques, and find what fits best with their goals and life. Sessions can blend elements from different approaches depending on progress and preference.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adjust session length and focus to match everyday demands and recovery needs.