Jennifer Pias , LMHC

Jennifer Pias is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with nine years of clinical experience. She earned a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling from The Sage Colleges and combines hospital-based work in upstate New York with a private practice that serves individuals, couples, and adolescent groups.

Her work draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and client-centered approaches, blending practical techniques with an emphasis on empathy and trust. Building a safe, trusting relationship is central to her method - she views that connection as the foundation for insight and lasting change.

By pairing psychological theory with empathic listening, she helps clients identify strengths and patterns that have supported past successes and develop confidence to pursue future goals. Common goals she supports include improving relationships, advancing career objectives, fostering psychological or spiritual growth, and addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and self-esteem.

She facilitates adolescent groups in addition to individual and couples work, keeping therapy collaborative and goal-oriented so clients can set clear targets and use practical strategies to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Jennifer Pias integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance - it helps people explore personal values, build self-awareness, and strengthen the therapeutic relationship that supports growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress through structured strategies and goal work. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - it can be particularly useful for strong emotions, relationship challenges, and improving day-to-day coping skills.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. She works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and tailors methods so the therapeutic plan fits each person’s life and priorities. This collaborative exploration helps determine which tools and techniques will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule appointments, maintain continuity during life transitions, and use the mode of communication that feels most comfortable while working with licensed professionals and therapists.