Jessenia Aguirre, LMHC, LPC - Therapist in New York

About Jessenia

Jessenia Aguirre offers calm, practical support for people coping with stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and big life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to help people feel heard. Jessenia is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - who works from New York and speaks English and Spanish.

Her approach focuses on everyday steps that make a difference. In sessions she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments to test new ways of thinking and acting.

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Background and approach

She also teaches skills for managing strong emotions and for solving concrete problems that get in the way of daily life. Jessenia brings eight years of professional experience to her work. She has worked with people dealing with trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and isolation or loneliness.

She pays attention to attachment and communication patterns, and supports people who struggle with guilt, shame, or low self-regard. In conversation she aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space so people can speak honestly about what they are feeling. Sessions balance practical tools with time to process painful memories and current stresses.

The goal is steady, manageable change rather than quick fixes. For those new to therapy she explains each step and helps set realistic goals. Jessenia encourages people to move at their own pace while building skills for everyday life and stronger relationships.

How Jessenia’s approaches work online

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thoughts that make stress and mood problems worse. It uses short exercises and real-life experiments to change patterns and improve day-to-day functioning. DBT - Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills. It is useful when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps and strengths to build forward momentum rather than digging only into the past.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jessenia will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together the client and therapist shape a plan that blends skill building, problem solving, and time to process difficult experiences.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video is useful for more in-depth conversations and skill practice, phone can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text work well for quick check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, and family life.

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, mood disorders, and self-love.

What is her therapy style like?

Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, combining skill teaching with time to talk through feelings. The work mixes identifying unhelpful thoughts, learning emotion regulation skills, and setting small problem-solving steps.

How much experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs a steady, skills-oriented approach to common mood and stress concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the LMHC credential and is also an LPC, licensed in New York and New Jersey where indicated. Her practice is listed as based in New York.

Can I work with her in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. These options let people choose what feels most practical for them.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability and are billed through a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling based on the therapist's availability. The process helps match needs and preferences before the first session.

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: New York, New Jersey
Languages: English, Spanish