Jerri Werksman, LCSW

Life comes at you with all sorts of challenges — both predictable and unpredictable.

Navigating these challenges can feel overwhelming. They can make it hard to concentrate while working, hard to connect with your friends and family, and hard to do the things that are good for you and deep down want to accomplish.

And the worst part is, you probably feel like you’re navigating through them alone. Often you can’t talk to anyone about what’s going on and how you feel. Or if you do try to talk to someone it feels like they don’t understand. The thought of reaching out just makes you feel more isolated.

As a therapist, I understand how hard it is to deal with your challenges. I’m here to help you – to figure out what’s going on and how you can start to feel better. I’m here to make sure you’re not in this alone.

For me, the most important part of therapy is a strong and positive therapeutic relationship. You might be ready to dive right into what’s going on for you, or you might only be ready to dip in your toe. Whether head first or toe first, I will be there with you – listening, asking questions, helping you gain insight into yourself and your feelings, and brainstorming different techniques and ideas for how best to reconnect with yourself and those around you.

About Me

I decided I wanted to be a therapist when I was 8-years-old, seeing how two different families handled the loss of a loved one so differently.  I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, I worked for renowned Professor Julie Kaplow on her research studying children’s responses to their mothers’ breast cancer diagnoses. 

Next, I received my master’s degree from New York University’s Silver School of Social Work. During my time at NYU, I worked with individuals and families in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Langone Hospital providing counseling for patients and their families.

I trained at The Maple Counseling Center in Beverly Hills, California where I furthered my clinical skills in psychodynamic therapy before beginning private practice.