Jessie Shelhamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
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Ithaca, NY 14850
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I offer an open, supportive, and individualized approach, meeting each person where they are. Fostering a therapeutic relationship involves building trust as we navigate through distressing emotions, situations, and overcoming barriers. Sessions may range from learning and practicing coping skills to processing past traumas. My style is down-to-earth with open and honest communication, along with a bit of humor. Feel free to visit my website for more information: www.jessieshelhamer.com
I'm most experienced working with people who experience anxiety, depression, challenges from trauma, stress, and co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. My priority is to provide a safe space where you feel empowered to advocate for your needs.
Prior to Covid, animal-assisted therapy took place at Alley Cat Cafe. Participating in animal-assisted therapy has been shown to reduce physiological and psychological signs of distress such as heart rate, blood pressure, anxiety, and stress.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $155
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Aetna
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
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Jessie Shelhamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New York / 091446 Jessie Shelhamer
- In Practice for 18 Years
- Certificate from Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attended Binghamton University
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Depression
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Jessie Shelhamer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW