- Years in practice
- 9
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Jennifer
Jennifer Pias is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, grief, and major life changes. She writes plainly and listens closely to understand what matters most to each person. Her approach centers on building trust so clients can talk honestly and begin making changes that fit their lives.
Jennifer brings nine years of clinical experience and a master’s degree in mental health counseling from The Sage Colleges.
Background and approach
She works in New York and has experience supporting people with mood disorders, addictions, trauma, and relationship and intimacy concerns. Her work also covers practical topics like sleep, career transitions, and coping with caregiving strain. In sessions she blends evidence-informed techniques with empathic listening.
That can mean using cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking, skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage strong emotions, or client-centered methods to explore values and goals. She adapts tools to match what each person needs in the moment. Jennifer also offers coaching-style support for life purpose, career direction, and building confidence.
She can help people sort priorities, set small steps, and practice new habits that stick. The emphasis is on realistic, manageable changes rather than quick fixes. People who choose her often want a straightforward, compassionate clinician who explains options and helps plan the next steps.
Sessions use clear goals and practical homework when helpful, so progress feels measurable and relevant to daily life.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Jennifer helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic methods for online parenting and life work
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s experience and values. The therapist listens closely and reflects what matters to the client, helping them clarify goals and build confidence. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that get in the way. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to shift thoughts and actions that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jennifer will discuss options and help decide whether a CBT plan, client-centered listening, or a mix of strategies fits your goals. That choice is collaborative and can change as needs shift over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences. Video is useful for in-depth conversations and skills practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, asking questions between sessions, or steady support when scheduling is tight. These options aim to make therapy more flexible and easier to use alongside parenting and daily life.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What concerns does Jennifer help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, and life transitions among other concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies, plus mindfulness and solution-focused techniques as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience providing counseling and support in clinical settings and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Jennifer offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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