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Locations Rhode Island Therapists Jill Pedersen

Jill Pedersen(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW

Rhode Island•Massachusetts•New Jersey

Anxiety - Depression- Life transitions- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Relationship issues- Trauma-

Axis Psychotherapy

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Accepting online

In-network with some insurances

$150

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Jill is a seasoned psychotherapist specializing in Gestalt Therapy and certified in EMDR. With over twenty years experience that includes clinical social work, community mental health, in-patient psychiatry and private practice, she is equipped to meet you where you are.

The focus and medium for change in Gestalt Therapy is the embodied experience of the work. We tune in to our physical experience during the session to receive information that our intellectual faculties don't have access to. That information changes our perception and understanding of the problem opening new avenues for change.

Working with trauma she uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), an extremely effective modality for reprocessing traumatic events and healing from their lasting effects.

Message to clients

In my personal style, therapy is a warm, supportive, and inquisitive process where we explore what isn't working in your life or relationships. Together we will build awareness, make connections and discover patterns that interfere with your happiness and cause you dissatisfaction. When we create space between emotion and action, we will expand your awareness and a world of new choices will emerge for you.

With over 12 years in private practice, and many return clients, I can help you through my training in Gestalt Psychotherapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Let's do some work together.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 20 years

Private Practice, EMDR and Gestalt Psychotherapist, 2012 - Present

Bayonne Medical Center, Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient, 2010 - 2012

Jersey City Medical Center, Primary Therapist - Community Mental Health, 2007 - 2010

EMDR Trauma Recovery, Certified EMDR Practitioner, 2020

Hunter College, Master Social Work, 2006

Westfield State College, BA Psychology, 1987

Licensure

Rhode Island: ISW02967 - Massachusetts: 122082 - New Jersey: 44SC05505800

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Optum
Tufts Health Plan
Tufts Health Plan (Commercial Plans, not via Mass Health or Navigator)
United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions:$150 (55min)

Jill Pedersen