Grief, Career Counseling, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Anger Management, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Addiction, ADHD, Infidelity
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Jaclyn
Jaclyn Bencivenga is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in NY and FL, having worked in the field for 9 years in various different roles. She has experience with children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked in group practices and hospital settings, helping clients suffering from anxiety, depression, relationship issues, impulsivity, and more.
Jaclyn uses a cognitive behavioral approach to therapy, helping clients understand their thoughts and develop ways that they can change their negative thought processes to more positive thought patterns in order to improve their overall well-being.
In the first session, clients will get to know Jaclyn better and decide what goals are important to work towards, helping them make changes to become the best version of themselves. Taking the first step can be hard, but Jaclyn is willing to support you every step of your journey. If you feel it’s time to become your best self, schedule an intake today!
"As someone who has had their own personal struggles, I understand how challenging life can feel at times."
Get to know Jaclyn
Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?
Therapy has been something that has helped me grow an individual and to be able to give that back to others inspires me everyday.
What types of clients do you work with best?
High functioning adults.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
Life transitions, relationship issues, stress management.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
Therapy and healing takes time and there is no written rule how long is “should” take to feel better.
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
To grow professionally, expand my services to a bigger network of people in need, learning and networking opportunities.
What inspires you?
Helping others, seeing people make positive changes, positive growth.
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Rapport building and getting to know one another by helping them feel comfortable while expressing their current concerns.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
Rapport building and goals for therapy.
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
Take my dog to the park, beach, hang out with friends and family, try new restaurants, work out.
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
Loyalty to those who matter to me.
Can you tell us about a success you had with a client?
Helping a client go from suicidal ideation to finding gratitude and positivity in everyday.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 9 years
- Graduating institute
- Touro Collece
- Graduating degree
- Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling
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