Jessica Fortunato, , Clinical Social Worker   in New Jersey

Jessica Fortunato

(She/her)

Accepting Clients

I’m Jessica, owner of Thrive With Jess. As a trauma-informed therapist, I help individuals and couples heal, grow, and strengthen connection

Clinical Social Worker in New Jersey

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

I specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate anxiety, trauma, and depression. My approach is compassionate and holistic, providing a safe space for healing and growth. Whether you’re struggling with overwhelming emotions, painful past experiences, or relationship challenges, I offer personalized strategies to help you regain control, rebuild trust, and create lasting change. Together, we’ll work to heal old wounds, improve emotional well-being, and strengthen connections in your life

My Background and Approach

The tools I offer have been shaped through years of helping individuals and couples navigate life’s challenges. My goal is to help you discover the approaches that work best for you—whether it’s managing anxiety, healing trauma with EMDR, or improving communication using Gottman principles. Together, we’ll take the time to explore what’s happening in your life and identify ways to create meaningful relief. My approach is built on compassion, focusing on your strengths and the unique path you’re on. We’ll work through past wounds, process difficult emotions, and strengthen your relationships. By addressing both the emotional and relational aspects of your life, we’ll foster resilience so that you can move forward with greater confidence, clarity, and ease. Whether you’re seeking personal healing or working to improve your relationship, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I genuinely believe that growth and change are possible, and I feel so honored to be a part of this process with the people I work with. We are all shaped by every experience we’ve had, both positive and negative, and these experiences influence who we are today. As a therapist, part of my role is to help unpack these experiences and show how they might be impacting your present life. I also believe in being an ally to the LGBTQI+ community, and I strive to hold space for individuals from all walks of life with compassion and respect. If you’re ready to start your journey or simply want to learn more, feel free to reach out. I’d love to hear from you.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Eclectic Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Expressive Art Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Relationship Issues Women's Issues

Other Issues

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Women's Issues

Qualifications

License
Clinical Social Worker , State of New Jersey · #44SC05962700
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
9 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Judaism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Rate: $225 - 350/session

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