Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Jenny Desantis, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed clinical social worker - Addictions and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06568800
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 100504
- NPI
- 1689335218
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Jenny supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Trauma-informed care
- Relationship issues
About Jenny
Jenny Desantis is a licensed clinical social worker with LCSW credentials in New York and New Jersey and seven years of practice. She focuses on addiction recovery, relationship challenges, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes. Jenny speaks English and works from New Jersey.
Jenny helps people name the problems that are causing strain and then works with them on practical next steps. Sessions center on clear goals, learning coping skills, and making plans that fit daily life. She uses practices informed by trauma work while keeping conversations straightforward and goal-oriented.
Her experience includes supporting people through early recovery and the practical issues that follow. That can mean talking through triggers, building routine supports, and addressing relationship patterns that get in the way of progress. Jenny focuses on skills people can use between sessions.
When work or family pressures change, she helps clients sort priorities and set realistic steps forward. That might include problem-solving around roles at home, negotiating boundaries, or planning for major transitions. The emphasis is on usable strategies rather than theory.
Jenny describes her approach as respectful and non-judging. She helps clients track what works, adjust strategies that do not, and build on small wins. For people exploring healing after trauma, she integrates trauma-informed considerations into the work while keeping sessions practical and focused.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Jenny integrates evidence-based techniques into straightforward session work. One common approach is trauma-informed practice, which focuses on recognizing how past events affect present reactions and on building safety and pacing so clients can manage distressing memories and responses. Another common element is skills-based work that teaches specific coping tools for cravings, emotional regulation, and relationship interactions so people have usable strategies outside sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals and comfort level. That means reviewing what has helped in the past, setting short-term targets, and adjusting methods as progress is seen.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, childcare, or medical appointments, and it can reduce commute time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not practical. Discuss practical needs during the initial scheduling step so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Jenny works with addictions, relationship difficulties, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and trauma-informed, focusing on clear goals, coping skills, and steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people on the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with NY LCSW and NJ LCSW licensure and is based in New Jersey.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers