Jesse Palermo, LCSW

Jesse Palermo is a licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship problems, and mood disorders. He approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Jesse focuses on practical steps people can use right away to feel steadier and more able to cope.

He tailors conversations and treatment plans to each person’s needs. Sessions include clear goals and down-to-earth strategies for managing emotions, improving communication, and handling life changes. He also works with people dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and issues that can come with aging and geriatric issues.

Jesse uses several therapy approaches depending on the person. He draws from client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on what matters most to the individual. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Elements of dialectical behavior therapy help when strong emotions feel overwhelming.

People can expect a calm, nonjudgmental presence and practical tools to try between sessions. Jesse prioritizes collaborative planning so clients know what the steps ahead will look like. He supports work on boundaries, communication, and coping skills that fit daily life.

He is licensed in New York as an LCSW and offers care in English. Jesse encourages people to take the first step and reach out when they are ready for support.

Approaches and how online work can help

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist follows the client's lead, listens deeply, and helps people name their goals and values so work in therapy fits their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and teaches step-by-step tools to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and unwanted habits.

Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with you about your concerns, goals, and preferences and recommend which tools to try first. Over time the plan can shift based on what helps and what does not, so you and the therapist decide together how to proceed.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and maintain regular check-ins during life transitions. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone calls when a full session is hard to schedule. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep therapy consistent with everyday demands while focusing on practical skills and relationship work.