Jennifer Guinta
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Psychologist, PsyDHi there! I know it’s not easy to choose a therapist.
You’ve gotten this far looking for a therapist. Now just pick off the phone and call me!
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC Psychologist, PsyDHi there! I know it’s not easy to choose a therapist.
You’ve gotten this far looking for a therapist. Now just pick off the phone and call me!
I believe that everyone needs an objective resource in their life. Someone who can take a look at their current life circumstances, or even childhood experiences in order to determine what trajectory they are on. Therapy is a collaborative effort and the therapist and client tackle the difficult situations that the client has faced, and together form a new path. There is no hierarchy in therapy, I prefer to be called Jennifer rather than Dr. or Ms. Guinta. We are all on an even playing field. I am just here to show you alternate perspectives regarding your problem. I am reality based, I do not just "yes you", I challenge you.
I consider my specialty to be working with individuals with prior or current substance abuse diagnoses. This is a specialty that I invest a lot of time in because I do not have knowledge from text books, I have real life experience. I have been in recovery in excess of 15 years. I fully understand where these individuals have been and where they can go!
I do not believe that a therapist should only be available to their client during the specific times of their sessions. I give my clients my email address & phone number so that they know in the event of a crisis, that I am a source of support. In all of my experience this has been my outlook and not only a handful have had to use my number for crisis.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Bipolar disorder - Developing coping and preventive strategies to stabilize extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes; increasing effective strategies to regulate emotions and maintain a healthy daily routine
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Drug addiction & abuse - Tolerating emotional discomfort; reducing or eliminating reliance on drugs; development of new coping mechanisms for stress and suffering.
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
$150 fee for late-cancellations (before 24 hours of your scheduled appointment)
$150 fee for no-show visits
Years of Experience: 9 years
Dr. Jen Psychological Services, Director, 2022 - Present
College of Staten Island, Psychology Professor, 2014 - Present
SR Psychological Services, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, 2018 - 2022
California Southern University, PsyD, 2020
St. John's University, MSEd, 2014
College of Staten Island, BA, 2013
Florida: TPMC2272
New York: 007071-1
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