Jessica L. Passero, MSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

“I am a clinical social worker with 15 years of experience. I see myself as a guide who supports clients in their personal and emotional growth. I help clients become more self-aware, improve self regulation and coping skills, heal from previous stressful/traumatic experiences, enhance their communication skills, and understand their emotions at a deeper level. I believe that people can heal themselves and once change happens internally, external changes will follow. Change within, you can change your life.”

About Me

I have a upbeat, creative, warm and non-judgmental personality which clients report make it easy and natural to open up to me. I believe that therapy is an avenue to self improvement, healing and transformation. I empower clients to make changes to improve their lives. I was naturally drawn to becoming a therapist due my curosity about people and my interest in helping and healing others. In my earlier years of being a social worker, I worked in medical settings as a mental health provider in hospitals, outpatient medical clinics and for hospice before opening my own private practice.

Approach

I have an eclectic therapy approach using many different treatment modalities. My therapy style is person centered as I tailor my treatment approaches to my clients' individual needs. I really try to make coming to counseling an enjoyable experience by keeping the conversation as engaging, informative, and comfortable as possible. I use traditional counseling techniques such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy, as well as complementary therapy approaches such as mindfulness and meditation to help clients work towards greater happiness. Below is an explaination of my primary therapy approaches and how I use them. Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) I help clients become more aware of how their thinking effects their mood and behavior. I help clients recognize negative thought patterns that are negatively effecting their perceptions. I assist clients in helping them change these patterns through cognitive restructure and reframing. Mindfulness-Based Therapy I weave mindfulness principles into my therapy approach including: nonjudgment, acceptance, curiosity, openness, and non-striving. I also help clients become more objective about negative thoughts and help them learn how to reduce over processing. Additionally, I teach my clients mindfulness techniques to improve stress management and relaxation.

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Basic Information

Hoboken, United States

Services

I provide video counseling visits to make therapy more assessible and convenient to my clients. I work with adults across the lifespan and have experience providing therapy to individuals from diverse backgrounds. I support clients navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and family conflict. In our work together, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to explore concerns, gain clarity, and create meaningful change. Many clients report increased peace, confidence, and a stronger sense of connection in their daily lives.

Services Offered:

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Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
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Free Consultation
A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
A therapy combining mindfulness meditation with cognitive behavioural techniques, designed particularly to prevent relapse in depression.
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Psychoeducation
Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Online Therapy
Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

•Adults

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anger
An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Parenting Support
Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Young Adult Issues
The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.
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Professional Title:

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
A social worker licensed to provide clinical therapy, diagnosis, and treatment for mental health conditions.

Qualifications

Master of Social Work

Masters

CSWE / CASWE Accredited University

Year: 2005

Registrations

State Board of Consumer Affairs

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

New York State Education Department

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

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Memberships

National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

Service Area

Online in NJ, NY, and WI

In-person & Online

Hoboken, New Jersey

United States