About Jenny
Jenny Desantis is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of experience in New Jersey. She focuses on helping people move through addiction recovery, relationship strains, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She aims to offer steady, practical support during difficult times.
Jenny keeps sessions straightforward and focused. She listens first, then helps set small, doable goals. People often leave with clearer steps to try at home and stronger coping skills for stressful moments.
Background and approach
Her work is trauma-informed and grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She helps people identify patterns that keep them stuck and develop alternatives that fit their life. Conversations cover thoughts, feelings, and everyday actions that lead to change.
Jenny takes an inclusive approach and respects each person’s identity and background. She offers a calm, non-judgmental space where people can speak honestly about painful experiences. The emphasis is on building resilience and practical problem-solving.
In sessions she balances listening with offering strategies to manage cravings, handle conflict, or cope with change. Progress is paced to each person’s comfort. Her goal is realistic improvement rather than quick fixes.
Evidence-based approaches for online support
Jenny uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in clear, practical ways. One common approach focuses on behavioral strategies that break unhelpful habits and replace them with healthier routines; this can help with addiction recovery and daily coping. Another approach centers on trauma-informed care, which helps people name and understand traumatic experiences and learn skills to reduce their impact on daily life. These methods aim to give concrete tools rather than just talk about feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and needs. Together they review what helps, adjust strategies, and prioritize small, achievable changes so progress feels manageable.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper exploration. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick coaching, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also works with
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- New Jersey, New York
- Languages
- English