Jesse Palermo, LCSW
New York · 14 years in practice
Jesse Palermo is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 085688 · expires May 2028
- NPI
- 1407285893 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 14
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Jesse
Jesse Palermo is a New York licensed clinical social worker with 14 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, mood shifts, and relationship worries. He speaks plainly and offers a steady presence during difficult conversations.
Jesse adapts the pace and focus to each person. Sessions are built around practical steps and real talk. He listens for what matters most and then helps identify goals that fit everyday life.
Background and approach
His approach draws on several methods to match the situation. He uses existential ideas to talk about meaning and life choices. He brings client-centered care to prioritize the person’s perspective.
He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools for thinking patterns and skills work. People can expect straightforward, empathetic conversation and hands-on strategies. Jesse works with issues like grief, trauma, eating and sleeping concerns, career stress, and parenting strains.
He also addresses identity-related matters including LGBT concerns and intimacy-related difficulties. Jesse offers different session formats to fit varied schedules and needs. He emphasizes collaboration, helping clients set steps they can try between meetings.
The aim is to reduce overwhelm and build confidence over time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Jesse lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jesse names
- Existential Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gottman Method
- Jungian Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches adapted for online care
Jesse draws from existential therapy to look at meaning, choice, and how people make sense of life changes; this can help when someone feels stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by big decisions. He also uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters most to the person, and letting the client's priorities guide the work. Cognitive behavioral therapy, used as well, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and often helps with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.Finding the right fit is part of the process. Jesse will work together with each person to decide which approach or mix of approaches feels most useful for their goals and day-to-day life. That collaborative decision can change as needs evolve during therapy.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat supports quicker check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts between meetings. These options help fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping continuity of care.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns can Jesse help with?
He works with a wide range of struggles including stress, anxiety, addictions, bipolar and depressive symptoms, grief, trauma, intimacy and relationship challenges, eating and sleeping issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and career-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward. He combines existential discussion about meaning with client-centered listening and practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
Jesse has 14 years of professional experience working with people across a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He holds the LCSW credential and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered online?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps should someone take to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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