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Jessica Shelhamer

Therapist(she/her)
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I'm Jessie and I've been working in mental health and human services for over 15 years. I consider myself a generalist Clinical Social Worker and am most experienced working with individuals with anxiety, depression, challenges from trauma, stress, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. My priority is to provide a safe space where you feel empowered to advocate for your needs. My style is down to earth with open and honest communication, along with a bit of humor.

My approach to therapy

Please visit my website for more information: www.jessieshelhamer.com

I utilize the following evidence-based treatments: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), harm reduction, and animal assisted therapy.

What you can expect from me

With an individualized approach, we will work together to explore the reasons you reached out for therapy. Fostering a therapeutic relationship involves building trust as we navigate through distressing emotions, situations, and overcoming barriers. Oftentimes, therapy decreases feelings of aloneness and offers space for learning and practicing new ways of coping.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Binghamton University, BA (Bachelor of Arts) at SUNY Geneseo
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Transgender issues
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English