Jessica Torgovnik

Driven by a deep belief in the transformative power of therapy, Jessica Torgovnik, MHC-LP, offers a compassionate and person-centered approach to mental health counseling. At Steady NYC, Jessica creates a non-judgmental space where clients can safely explore difficult topics and work towards meaningful change in their lives.

Jessica's clinical orientation is rooted in person-centered therapy, with influences from psychodynamic, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral therapies. She skillfully incorporates evidence-based mindfulness techniques to enhance therapeutic outcomes. Her primary focus areas include anxiety-related disorders, OCD, complex and generational trauma, women's issues, and grief. Jessica's expansive experience spans multiple age groups, allowing her to address a wide array of lifespan developmental challenges.

With a particular interest in geriatric mental health, Jessica has extensive experience working with seniors facing Alzheimer's Disease, cognitive impairments, and age-related grief and anxiety. Her innovative approach led her to implement a research program analyzing the benefits of mindfulness and animal-assisted therapy on anxiety and depression in older adults. Additionally, Jessica has contributed to non-profit work, providing valuable grief counseling services to children and families.

Jessica's therapeutic style is characterized by her ability to look at the "full picture," emphasizing individual experiences while considering environmental, biological, and psychological influences. She is dedicated to helping clients re-write unhelpful and limiting self-narratives, collaboratively creating new possibilities for growth and change. Her worldview, shaped by her love for travel and experiencing diverse cultures, infuses her practice with a unique perspective on finding joy and breaking unhealthy habits.

At Steady NYC, Jessica Torgovnik stands ready to meet clients wherever they are on their journey, offering the emotional support, encouragement, and guidance needed to navigate life's challenges and create positive change. Her commitment to providing a safe, understanding environment makes her an ideal partner for those seeking to heal old pain, cope with current stressors, and face future uncertainties with confidence.