Sharon Jessie

Sharon Jessie, LCSW, is a New Jersey clinician who focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Her work also includes blended family issues, body image, communication problems, drug and alcohol addiction, forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, seasonal affective disorder, and self-love. Sharon uses an individualized strengths-based approach that incorporates components of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She assists adolescents through end of life in pursuing their goals.

Sharon emphasizes meeting clients where they are and collaborating on achievable steps toward coping and growth. She names specific concerns she addresses, including substance use disorder, relationship conflicts, medical issues, and challenges related to autism spectrum disorder. Beginning therapy can feel daunting, and Sharon presents the process as a step-by-step partnership aimed at addressing immediate needs while attending to longer-term personal aims. She practices from New Jersey and frames her work around tailored, strengths-focused support.