Locations New York Therapists Jody Kemmerer

Jody Kemmerer

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

New York Not Accepting Online

TriBeCa Not Accepting In-person

Updated October 4, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

Emotion regulation
Trauma
Depression
Anxiety

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Borderline personality disorder
Attachment issues
Mindfulness

Professional statement

Jody Kemmerer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an office in Tribeca, Manhattan. With nearly two decades of intensive training and clinical experience, she is an expert in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP). Through these approaches, she helps individuals manage difficult emotions and uncover their innate resilience. She specializes in supporting individuals with trauma, borderline personality disorder, anxiety, and depression.

In addition to her expertise in DBT and AEDP, Jody is passionate about incorporating mindfulness techniques into her sessions. Her work focuses heavily on creating a stable environment, building a trusting relationship, and equipping clients with the skills to effectively navigate challenging circumstances.

Engaged and collaborative, Jody is excited to welcome young adults and adults to her practice to begin the healing process. Her office is conveniently located steps from the Park Place subway station.

Message to clients

I am here to help you develop a clearer and kinder relationship with yourself. I use simple, interactive approaches to help build your strengths and activating your wise mind. I bring to our work expertise in how to effectively manage anxiety, depression and other painful emotions. We work together to attain the change you desire. My 17 years experience as a practitioner of meditation, has given me a compassionate presence and deep understanding of what often blocks us from accessing our talents and resilience. I am firm believer in everyone's innate capacity to heal.

Specialties

Emotion regulation - Learning how to identify, express, and manage feelings in safe, in-control ways

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

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

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

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Borderline personality disorder - Support reducing emotional suffering and addressing relationship challenges

Attachment issues - Challenges with mood, behavior, and social relationships arising from failure to form normal attachment to primary caregiver in early childhood

Mindfulness - Increasing awareness, being present, identifying feelings, learning meditative tools

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)

Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Wellfleet Student (formerly Consolidated Health Plans)
NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)

Out-of-pocket fees

Ongoing sessions: $250 (50min)
Initial session: $250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

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:

Super billing

Location(s)

TriBeCa practice

225 Broadway, Suite 3400, New York, NY 10007

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 2:00pm-9:00pm
Wed Closed
Thu 4:00pm-6:00pm
Fri 9:00am-12:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Online Sessions (New York)

Not accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Closed
Tue 2:00pm-9:00pm
Wed Closed
Thu 4:00pm-6:00pm
Fri 9:00am-12:00pm
Sat Closed
Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, Psychotherapist, 2016 - Present
Columbus Park Collaborative, Psychotherapist, 2015 - 2016
Harvard University School of Psychiatry, Fellowship in Adolescent Clinical Psychology, 2014 - 2015
Long Island DBT Group, 2013 - 2014

Columbia University School for Social Work, DBT Training Program, 2013
Columbia University School for Social Work, MSW, 2013

Languages

English

Therapy Groups

26-Week Adult Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group

This 26-week group run by Jody Kemmerer, LCSW focuses on emotion education and regulation through the development of specific DBT skills.

Client testimonials

"

Jody was very thoughtful and professional.

"

- Zencare client • October 2020