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Jessica Saxton

Therapist · New York

Jessica Saxton

LCSW

Compassionate guidance for major life challenges

  • 10 years' experience
  • Based in New York
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Grief and loss
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Practical coping skills

About Jessica

Jessica Saxton is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings ten years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and major life changes. Jessica uses a direct and compassionate style and focuses on what will help a person move forward day to day.

Her work often centers on grief and end-of-life concerns, along with caregiver stress and chronic illness issues. She also supports people struggling with mood challenges such as depression and bipolar symptoms, and those managing substance use problems. Sessions emphasize practical steps and clear goals rather than long waits for insight.

Jessica adapts conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. She draws on approaches that teach skills for managing thoughts, increasing awareness, and strengthening motivation. Clients can expect straightforward tools to reduce distress and build daily coping habits.

Her practice pays attention to life transitions, career pressures, and the emotional toll of caregiving or serious illness. Jessica helps people sort priorities, set manageable goals, and find ways to restore energy and meaning. She aims to make the process collaborative and respectful.

People who prefer concrete strategies and a calm, supportive guide often find her helpful. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy option to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a session based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisObsessions, compulsions, and OCDSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Jessica Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Jessica often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, and compulsive habits by breaking problems into manageable steps.

She also uses Mindfulness Therapy, which focuses on noticing present-moment experience without judgment. Mindfulness techniques can reduce rumination, ease stress, and help with handling grief or chronic pain by building steady attention and emotional balance.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jessica will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies when something is not working.

Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It also lets people continue care when managing illness, caregiving, or work demands. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions while helping clients build skills they can use between meetings.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she commonly address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, addictions, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and depression.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses a straightforward, compassionate approach that focuses on practical steps and clear goals tailored to each person.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has ten years of professional experience working in clinical settings with a range of adult clients.

What credentials and where is she licensed?

She holds an LCSW, licensed in New York.

Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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