Jessica Barrera-Morales

I believe that effective therapy begins with trust, collaboration, and a compassionate understanding of each person’s unique story.

I am a bilingual Spanish-speaking Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 26 years of experience providing outpatient and inpatient behavioral health care. My areas of clinical expertise include mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress‐related concerns, life transitions, and challenges related to family and relational dynamics.

I earned my bachelor’s degree from Barnard College, Columbia University, and my Master of Social Work from New York University, where I specialized in Clinical Social Work.

My therapeutic approach is client‐centered and strengths‐based, grounded in clinical expertise and tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. I provide developmentally appropriate, evidence‐informed care, adjusting my approach to meet the unique needs of each age group, from supporting children and teens in building emotional regulation and resilience to working with adults around insight, coping strategies, and sustainable change. I also bring a strong systems‐oriented perspective, recognizing the important role that family, culture, and environment play in mental health and healing.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another in a calm, supportive, and confidential setting. I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable, respected, and heard. Most importantly, my priority is that you leave feeling supported, understood, and confident in the therapeutic process moving forward.