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Shari Bispham Jacob

Therapist(She/Her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Seeking therapy is the first step to healing, growth, and becoming the healthiest version of yourself; Congratulations on making this decision! Life changes, work difficulties, school stressors, relationship challenges, interpersonal conflicts, and traumas can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, isolated, and hopeless. My goal is to provide a safe space where you will feel heard and supported! Working together using a collaborative approach to help you to overcome your challenges, and build a tool kit with the skills you need to reach your goals, and navigate through life’s difficulties.

My approach to therapy

I specialize in providing psychotherapy to treat anxiety, depression, trauma, and adjustment disorders, with individuals from adolescence through adulthood. I believe in providing care that is individualized to each person's needs, using a supportive, and empathic approach to treatment where you can tell your story. Whether you are trying to deal with changes, heal from past traumas, or just figure out the next steps you don’t have to do it alone. I look forward to meeting & supporting you on this journey!

What you can expect from me

In therapy with me, I bring a solid foundation of clinical knowledge and experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with several years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. We'll explore what brought you to therapy, complete a psychosocial assessment, and treatment planning, to decide the most appropriate ways to help you make progress in treatment. We will work together towards accomplishing your goals, while utilizing various treatment modalities to include, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and various Solution Focused Therapy models.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Fordham University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English