- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Gottman principles
About Jesse
Jesse Palermo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 14 years of experience. He works with adults who want to manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, and mood fluctuations. Jesse helps people who are dealing with grief, addiction, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting stress, and identity-related concerns.
He practices in a straightforward, person-centered way. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. He adapts conversations and plans to what each person needs rather than following a single script.
Jesse uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. These approaches can be useful for reducing reactivity and improving daily functioning.
He incorporates elements of existential and Jungian ideas when discussions turn to meaning, values, or long-standing patterns. For relationship concerns he uses principles from the Gottman Method to improve communication and manage conflict. Jesse balances skills training with reflective talk so people learn both immediate tools and longer-term insights.
People meet him for help with practical problems like controlling temper, reducing work stress, or coping with a partner's intense emotions. He asks questions, offers tools to try between sessions, and reviews what is working. The focus is on concrete change - small steps that fit into everyday life.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Jesse frequently uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and practicing concrete changes. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and habits connected to mood or addiction. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that help reduce reactivity and handle intense feelings. Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaboration means trying tools, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan over time. Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a weeknight or a lunch break and can reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or an audio option when video is not practical. The emphasis is on practical ways to bring skills into daily life rather than promising a specific outcome.Areas of expertise
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, addiction, mood concerns like bipolar and depression, grief, and relationship difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a person-centered approach with practical tools. Sessions mix skill teaching and reflective conversation.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 14 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.