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I hold a BA in Social Work from Seton Hall University, and an MSW from Rutgers. I have been in practice for the last ten years, with a specific focus and enjoyment for working with anxiety disorders. I also enjoy working with couples to foster communication skills and understanding.

I'm Jessica Saraiva, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults, children, adolescents, and families. I currently serve as a school social worker and maintain a clinical practice providing individual and family counseling.

I hold my LCSW, NJ School Social Worker Certification, and a Certificate in Promoting Child & Adolescent Well-Being from Rutgers University, where I earned my Master of Social Work with a 4.0 GPA.

My experience includes supporting adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges, as well as helping children and adolescents with behavioral difficulties, social-emotional struggles, and school-related issues. I'm also bilingual in Portuguese, allowing me to serve clients in their preferred language.

Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your family, I'm here to help.

Hi, I’m a licensed clinician committed to creating a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves. I work with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, trauma, life transitions, and relationship concerns. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, integrating evidence-based practices including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based interventions, solution-focused therapy, and trauma-informed approaches, while also providing clinical and forensic evaluation services. My goal is to help clients feel supported, understood, and empowered in their growth.

I have a doctorate and masters degree in social work and have over 25 years of post-MSW social work practice experience with 12 years as a licensed clinical social worker. I have dedicated my professional career to social work, having worked in the nonprofit sector, schools, hospitals, and most recently developing social work education programs in higher education and training Bachelor's-level (B.S.W.) generalist social workers to enter the profession with competence and confidence.

I am licensed in New Jersey and Puerto Rico and can provide therapy in both English and Spanish. I offer a space where clients can show up fully and be understood in the language that feels most natural to them. My approach is grounded in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, which means we don’t stay stuck only talking about what’s wrong. Instead, we work together to notice your strengths.

I have been working in private practice for 3.5 years. I work primarily with individuals struggling with anxiety and depression and am especially passionate about helping clients build practical skills (boundary-setting, assertive communication, self-advocacy) so they can learn to advocate for their needs.

I graduated with my Doctorate in Psychology from Nova Southeastern University and have spent the last several years working in a top-tier Spinal Cord Injury and Brain Injury Rehab Hospital. My specialty is working with individuals and family members who have experienced life changing injuries, disabilities, and medical conditions. Therapy can focus on treating anxiety and depression, adapting to new life circumstances, navigating relationships, addressing sleep difficulties, and managing pain.