Jessica Kaufman, LMSW

Jessica is an empathic and attuned psychotherapist who understands that the foundation of meaningful change begins with a trusting and supportive therapeutic relationship. Rooted in psychodynamic and strengths-based approaches, she believes that exploring past experiences is key to gaining insight, understanding current patterns, and fostering healing. Collaborating closely with her patients, Jessica helps them uncover strengths and equips them to face challenges with resilience and self-awareness.

With her warm and nonjudgmental presence, Jessica cultivates a safe and open space for patients to explore their thoughts and emotions. She is dedicated to helping individuals tap into inner resources and develop effective coping strategies that promote growth and healing. Whether working with anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, depression, or life transitions, Jessica brings empathy, respect, and sensitivity to each patient’s unique needs, supporting them in making lasting personal transformations.

In addition to Jessica's areas of special focus, she is qualified and experienced in treating a wide range of mental health concerns, including depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, OCD, PTSD, trauma, grief, burnout, couples and family issues, relationship difficulties, personality disorders, eating disorders, addictive disorders (including alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, and food), ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, dissociative disorders, psychotic disorders, chronic illness adjustment, sleep disorders, somatic conditions, work and career stress, identity and existential concerns, perfectionism, cultural and racial identity stress, and life transitions. Using an eclectic range of evidence-based approaches, she provides compassionate, individualized care tailored to every patient she serves.

Jessica holds a Master’s of Social Work degree from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work, a Master’s of Fine Arts degree from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and a Bachelor’s degree from Yale University. She also has extensive experience in the visual arts and arts education, as well as in crisis work with sexual assault survivors.