Jenny DeSantis, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Jenny DeSantis

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Accepting clients
Updated 13 days ago
24 years in practice

Helping individuals and couples heal childhood trauma, rebuild self-worth, and navigate anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and relationship issues.

I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem. My work focuses on working through childhood and generational trauma, particularly unresolved wounds from emotionally unavailable parents. Women often come to me seeking to rebuild self-worth, heal inner child wounds, and foster healthier relationships. Together, we address struggles with depression, PTSD, mood disorders, substance abuse, and stress management in a safe, judgment-free space. With over 12 years of experience in substance abuse treatment, I specialize in care for opioid dependency and am trained in Narcan use. My background includes inpatient psychiatric care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, giving me a well-rounded understanding of complex mental health needs. Using approaches like CBT, mindfulness, and psychodynamic therapy, I tailor treatment to your unique experiences and goals. Whether you're processing past pain or facing current challenges, this is a space to heal, grow, and thrive.

Remote
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualSpiritual, not religiousLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Eating disorders
  • Substance use
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Academic Concerns
  • Aging
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Issues
  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • College and School Placement
  • Compulsive Exercise
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Dependent Personality
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce
  • Drug Use
  • Eating Concerns
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Financial Concerns
  • Gambling Concerns
  • Gaming/Internet Concerns
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Histrionic Personality
  • Hoarding
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Infidelity
  • Insomnia
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Narcissistic Personality
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Personality
  • Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)
  • Panic
  • Paranoid Personality
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobia
  • Physical Assault
  • Physical Stress
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Identity
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sex Addiction/Pornography Concerns
  • Sexual Assault
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)
  • Seniors (65 or older)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Professional Healthcare Providers

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Behavior Modification
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Eclectic Approaches
  • Existential Psychotherapy
  • Erikson/Psychosocial Development
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
  • Light Therapy
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-Insomnia (CBT-I)
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Reality Therapy
  • Self Psychology
  • Social Skills Training
  • Medication-Assisted Substance Use Treatment
  • 12-Step Facilitation
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Anger Management
  • Transference Focused Therapy (TFP)
  • Body Image Therapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Integrative Body Psychotherapy
  • Process-Oriented Psychology
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Coaching
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$200 — $225per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – New Jersey
  • Aetna – New York
  • Aetna – Massachusetts
  • All Way Health Partners – Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – New Jersey
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – New York
  • Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP) – New York
  • Cigna – Massachusetts
  • Cigna – New York
  • Cigna – New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health – New Jersey
  • Humana – Massachusetts
  • Humana – New York
  • Medicare – New Jersey
  • Medicare – Massachusetts
  • Medicare – New York
  • Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE) – New Jersey
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) – Massachusetts
  • Optum – New York
  • Optum – Massachusetts
  • Optum – New Jersey
  • Oscar – New York
  • Oscar – New Jersey
  • Tricare-Federally Funded – New York
  • UHC – New York
  • UMR-EAP – New York
  • Veterans Community Care Network (VACCN) – New Jersey
  • Out-of-pocket
  • In-network insurance
  • Documentation provided for patient filling

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • Licensed Clinical Social Work (073)

    100504, New York

  • Lic. Clinical Social Worker

    44SC06568800, New Jersey

  • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

    LICSW1141768, Massachusetts

Certificates

  • Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)

    New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs

  • Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-MC)

    The Office of Addiction Services and Supports

  • School Social Worker Certification

    New Jersey Department of Education

Education

  • CUNY College of Staten Island

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2018

  • CUNY John Jay College

    BS (Bachelor of Science), 1998

    Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Other