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- Addictions
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship work
About Jenny
LCSW in New Jersey with seven years of clinical experience, Jenny Desantis focuses on addictions, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Jenny works directly with adults to address practical problems and emotional pain using evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Sessions emphasize clear goals and usable skills rather than jargon.
Her work emphasizes trauma-informed care that recognizes how past harms affect present reactions. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and practices concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. This can include pacing work so people feel able to use what they learn between sessions.
Jenny pays attention to relationship dynamics and how they shape individual behavior. She helps people develop communication skills, set boundaries, and repair trust where possible. For those dealing with addiction, sessions focus on understanding triggers, building relapse prevention strategies, and strengthening supports.
When life shifts suddenly, she helps clients sort priorities and make step-by-step plans. She uses practical coping techniques to manage overwhelming feelings and to rebuild routines. Progress is tracked through regular check-ins and adjusting priorities as needed.
Jenny describes her role as a collaborative one. She invites people to test tools in everyday life and brings a straightforward approach to problem solving. Her practice is conducted in New Jersey and sessions are offered in English.
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How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques are central to her practice. Trauma-informed care focuses on recognizing the effects of past harm and building strategies to reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning. This approach is often used for trauma, abuse recovery, and situations where past events interfere with current relationships and coping.Another common strand is skills-focused therapy that teaches concrete tools for managing cravings, urges, and intense emotions. For people working on addiction recovery or coping with life changes, this involves practicing relapse prevention, mood regulation techniques, and step-by-step plans to handle high-risk situations.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust what’s needed based on how those methods fit the client’s needs and preferences. Treatment plans are practical and reviewed regularly.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use those benefits to help people practice skills between appointments and maintain continuity of care.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Those are the main focus areas she lists.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a trauma-informed approach. Sessions focus on practical skills, pattern recognition, and step-by-step plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience. That experience is practiced in work with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW and practices in New Jersey. The profile lists New Jersey as her location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list session formats explicitly. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates are set according to the listed location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence starts the intake process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.