About

Jessica Barrera-Morales, LCSW-R, is a licensed therapist with 26 years of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. She helps clients navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, family conflict, and grief with a culturally sensitive, compassionate style that respects each person’s background and lived experience.

Her work is informed by a deep understanding of multicultural concerns, including immigration-related stress, workplace dynamics, and young adult transitions. She offers thoughtful support for women, caregivers, and individuals coping with mood-related concerns, social anxiety, and attachment struggles, meeting clients where they are while keeping therapy practical and grounded.

Jessica’s approach integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. In everyday terms, this can mean building skills to manage unhelpful thoughts and feelings, strengthening self-understanding and personal values, and exploring patterns shaped by earlier experiences. She tailors the dialogue and treatment plan to each client’s needs, whether the focus is communication, life purpose, emotional healing, or working through guilt, shame, forgiveness, and personal growth. She also supports clients facing life transitions, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, and complex family or parenting challenges.
Location:
New York, United States
Years Experience:
26
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Therapist of Color:
Yes
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Cancer, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Immigration issues, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NY LCSW-R 070157
  • NPI Number: 1982711669
  • License: LCSW-R (New York)

Evidence-based support that fits online life

Jessica Barrera-Morales, LCSW-R, draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients move through stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, family conflict, and grief in a structured, supportive way.

Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing patterns in thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and practicing new skills that can make daily situations feel more manageable. Humanistic therapy emphasizes empathy, personal strengths, and values, helping clients reconnect with what matters to them and build self-compassion during difficult transitions. Psychodynamic therapy explores recurring themes and relationship patterns, offering a deeper understanding of how earlier experiences may still influence reactions, communication, or attachment today.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Jessica works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals, understand preferences, and adjust the pace and focus of sessions over time so therapy feels relevant and workable.

Online therapy can make support easier to access while keeping options flexible. Clients can meet through video calls or phone sessions, or choose live chat and text-based messaging for added convenience. This range of formats can help therapy fit around caregiving, work demands, parenting, or busy schedules.

How much experience does Jessica Barrera-Morales have?

Jessica Barrera-Morales has 26 years of experience providing therapy and supporting clients through a wide range of life challenges.

Is Jessica Barrera-Morales a licensed therapist?

Yes. Jessica Barrera-Morales is licensed in New York and holds the credential LCSW-R (Licensed Clinical Social Worker - R). Her license number is NY LCSW-R 070157.

In which languages does Jessica Barrera-Morales provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Jessica Barrera-Morales located?

Jessica Barrera-Morales is located in New York.

How can I work with Jessica Barrera-Morales as my therapist?

You can work with Jessica Barrera-Morales through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This makes it possible to choose the format that best fits your schedule and comfort level.

Does Jessica Barrera-Morales work with international clients?

No. Jessica Barrera-Morales does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Jessica Barrera-Morales cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing and details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button to complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.