Prenatal and postpartum therapists & psychiatrists in New York

As a counselor specializing in children, adolescents, and young adults, I provide a compassionate and culturally responsive space for young clients to explore their emotions, navigate life’s challenges, and build resilience. With a deep understanding of the unique dynamics within South Asian families, I help bridge generational and cultural gaps that often impact mental health, communication, and identity development.

I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.

I have worked with individuals, for the past 10+ years, from all different walks of life and facing different experiences including depression, anxiety, addiction, mood disorders, trauma, stress management and more.

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and adults. I trained at Harvard's McLean Hospital, where I developed a strong foundation in evidence-based treatment. As a husband and father of two, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to my work, particularly around life transitions, parenting challenges, anxiety, and relationship stress.

I am licensed in New York with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with trauma and abuse, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & compassion fatigue. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I graduated from Fordham University in 2009 and began applying my new skills in trauma- and addiction-focused positions across clinics and hospitals in NYC. I continued working in crisis response services upon moving to Rochester, NY and in 2020 I became interested in sex therapy and integrative sex and couples therapy. I studied to obtain my Certification in Sex Therapy from the American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors and Therapists. My work focuses on a number of sexual health and mental health issues, including desire discrepancies, physical concerns that limit one's ability to enjoy preferred sexual activities, erotic recovery after infidelity and/or trauma, establishment of monogamy agreements, kink-affirming care and assistance to co-create polyamorous relationship agreements.

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with extensive experience treating individual clients and their families who are suffering from a range of mental health issues. I have extensive experience working with traumatic experience, depression, anxiety and episodic and chronic mental health issues. I work with clients dealing with divorce, parenting issues, betrayal, grief, life stress, burnout and life transitions that can cause disruption in functioning or well being.

Jackie Verdura is passionate about creating safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard and valued. With a focus on practical solutions and empathy, Jackie helps individuals navigate challenges with confidence and care. Jackie believes mental health is a journey best taken together, and works to make every interaction approachable and uplifting