Jesse Palermo

Jesse Palermo is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with 14 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, and anger. He aims to offer respectful and compassionate care while tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s needs.

Jesse approaches sessions with practical focus. He listens first, then collaborates on goals and steps that fit day-to-day life. He uses a mix of talking therapies to help with mood, relationships, sleep, eating concerns, and work or career stress.

People often come for help with relationship strain, parenting pressures, grief, trauma, or trouble controlling anger. Jesse also supports those navigating identity and LGBT concerns, caregiving stress, and the complex effects of chronic illness or bereavement. He will talk through current problems and work toward clearer choices and coping skills.

Therapy with him can include skill building, exploring patterns, and practical behavior changes. Jesse adapts his approach depending on whether someone needs short-term tools or more in-depth reflection. He encourages honest conversation and steady progress at a pace that feels manageable.

To begin, he asks about what brought someone in and what they hope to change. From there he and the client design a plan that fits the client’s goals and daily life.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a collaborative relationship. The therapist follows the client's lead, helps clarify goals, and creates plans that match the person’s values and daily needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger management.

The right approach is something the therapist and client decide together. Jesse will ask about your goals, what feels most urgent, and how you prefer to work. That conversation shapes whether more skills-based work, reflective exploration, or a mix of both makes sense for you.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats he offers. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick touchpoint is helpful. It also lets people continue care when schedules or location make in-person meetings difficult. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT or client-centered work to virtual sessions while focusing on realistic steps and coping strategies that translate to daily routines.