Oxford Therapists in Ridgewood, NY

Hi! I am Jessica Papitto, LCSW, an NYC-based therapist with over 15 years of experience working with adults in mental health. I offer a nurturing, protected space for you to talk, explore, make meaning, and find relief weekly. Whether you find yourself grappling with the past or overwhelmed with worries for the future, we can work together to ground you in the present. So many of us try to white-knuckle our way through life, pushing down our pain and needs, hoping things will get better over time or go away. You don't have to be alone with whatever it is you are facing, and you don't have to be uncomfortable anymore.

I have worked in a variety of modalities and sectors of the field. I have experience with all age groups in the areas of homelessness, hospital setting, substance use, mental health, school settings, domestic violence, bereavement, family, and individual counseling.

All human beings want to be seen, understood, & accepted. Therapy can be a safe & intimate space for such an experience. As a therapist, I believe we all need someone to empower, validate, & actively listen to us in an empathic way, which is what I thrive to do. I help in navigating life transitions, and/or processing emotions, thoughts, and experiences that cause distress. I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, self-doubt, decision-making, low self-esteem, and coping with Latinx family trauma, 1st gen. stress, the BIPOC experience, and emotionally immature parents.

I am a licensed mental health counselor who believes in using a positive therapeutic partnership to help you create the change you are looking for. Over the past 6 years, being a mental health advocate and practitioner has allowed me to work with a variety of ethnic/cultural backgrounds, genders, and people of all ages. My passion has been focused on helping others who experience anxiety, depression, major life changes, stress, and trauma. Our work together will be focused on you achieving your goals and removing barriers to your personal success.

I deeply believe in our innate drives toward healing. At times we need support to find our way along this path; this is where therapy can help. I employ a collaborative approach to develop curiosity and compassion for one’s whole self. In therapy we tune into the body’s wisdom, foster acceptance of our present selves, and reshape narratives of our past.

I have been practicing Mental Health therapy in New York since 2013. I have always found myself in the field starting from my time in the U.S. Navy. I have over 18 years working, living and learning internationally as well as domestically. My practice focuses on adults experiencing anxiety, career changes, family dynamics and phases of life. I do not have hospital privileges nor prescribe medications.

Therapy is a space where you can expand your understanding of self, find support, acceptance and insight. Having the opportunity to work with people through difficult and challenging experiences is something that I am passionate about and find deeply rewarding and shows in the time and care I take to learn who you are and build a meaningful relationship. I take a collaborative and interactive approach in my practice, drawing from different therapy models to meet your needs.

My mission as a therapist is to serve my clients in whatever fashion they may need. My approach is to have us collaborate in a way to not only help you FEEL better, but to actually BE better. Lets work towards being your ideal self. I pull from many psychotherapy orientations in an integrative way and am always striving to learn more. I incorporate knowledge from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychoanalysis, Client-focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Existential Therapy, and more. In addition, I incorporate knowledge acquired from over a decade of studying psychology. This background includes supervising other therapists.

We all inevitably encounter life stressors and challenges that leave us feeling stuck, anxious, ashamed and depressed. The process of therapy allows us to slow down, explore our difficult feelings and gain awareness into how we may or may not be serving ourselves. It is a process that facilities growth and empowerment, as well as a space where we can celebrate and honor the wonderful things in our lives.

New Extended Hours Now Open - - - Have you been experiencing depression, anxiety, struggling to adjust through these uncertain times? Do you need help to improve your life and relationships, not only with self but others? Have you had moments of doubt, low self-esteem, negative thoughts? It has never been a better time to take the opportunity to understand self and how things affect us.

I provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families by creating a positive and caring treatment environment based on specific needs of each client. Using integrative, psychodynamic, CBT and interactive therapeutic methods, I help the client overcome the existing problem, implement behavioral changes, and explore his/her potential more effectively in everyday life. I am working in two locations: in Queens and Manhattan. My both offices is conveniently located in NY and it is easily accessible by public transportation. I have flexible working hours and I am open to scheduling counseling sessions on the weekends and late evenings, as well as any emergency appointments, if needed.

We are by your side! No matter the issue that you are facing... anxiety, depression, life issues, family issues, grief, trauma, couples therapy, stress relief, etc... we are ready to help. In this widely acclaimed practice, Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH has assembled an elite team of over 35 providers. Our decades of success in talk therapy comes from creating a customized approach designed to encourage you to face your challenges with new life skills and professional support. You are here looking for that fresh start... and we will answer your call TODAY.

When life becomes overwhelming it is important to know that you are not alone. As a licensed mental health counselor, I will support you through those times when you need a caring professional to help you gain perspective and provide you with the tools you need to find balance and move forward.

Through various experiences working with teens, adults, and seniors I was able to utilize integrative practice methods, including spirituality, CBT, and life experience to best help another individual redevelop his/her idea of life's journey.