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Lorraine Jefferson

Therapist
9 years of experience
  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

My name is Lorraine Jefferson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My interest in therapy began over 30 years ago when I found myself suffering in silence with my own mental and behavioral health issues. Although counseling was unacceptable in my family and culture, I took the brave step to “try it out anyway” My hope and expectation to discover my own clear path toward healing was abruptly and painfully short-lived due to experiencing cultural insensitivity and judgement. But I knew in my heart that there was a kinder and more compassionate way to connect with people who needed a warm smile and listening ear.

My approach to therapy

I work with adults from 18-65 and 65 and over, who are looking to take a holistic approach to managing their mental health I actively use an eclectic blend of clinical models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Therapy, Mindfulness, Grief and Loss to address anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief and loss, abuse, abandonment, low self-esteem, mood disorder, addictions, panic, life stressors and more.

What you can expect from me

During your sessions with me, you will always experience me as having a positive presence and hopeful attitude, as I walk this journey with you along your path of holistic healing and a new discovery of sense of self. You will also experience me, as someone who will be focused, compassionate, genuine, mature, and non-judgmental. I will always encourage you to seek your best, not perfection.

I hope to see you on the other side – take care!!

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Creative, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at New York University, Bachelor of Science at Cuny Lehman College
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Florida, New Jersey, Tennessee), LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) (West Virginia)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Anger management, Panic disorders, Physical health issues
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Strength-Based, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English