Jess Harman, LMSW
(she/they)
Preferred Name: Jess
About Me
I am a Queer person from the Midwest and currently living in "upstate" New York, an anti-violence advocate, a licensed master social worker, therapist, writer, trainer, and consultant.
I believe our best chance forward is along a path built upon a bedrock of feminist, anti-oppressive, and trauma-informed perspectives that promote harm reduction and transformative justice philosophies.
Education & Experience
Bachelor of General Studies in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies & History (University of Kansas)
Master of Social Work (Missouri State University)
Graduate Certificate in Conflict and Dispute Resolution (Missouri State University)
For the past 15 years, I have worn many social work hats. I’ve been a case manager, advocate, therapist, supervisor, trainer, facilitator, coordinator, and program director working with diverse populations including survivors of sexual/domestic violence and sex trafficking, LGBTQIA individuals, folks with disabilities, people experiencing severe and persistent mental illnesses, trauma survivors, individuals impacted by substance use, incarcerated folks, people experiencing homelessness, youth, and people living with HIV/chronic health conditions.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
-Physicians for Human Rights Psychological Forensice Evaluator
-Dutchess County Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse Board Member
-We Deserve Better Project Union Team Leader
-Hudson Valley Guild of Mental Health Professionals Member
-Former AmeriCorps Member
-Former Midwest Innocence Project Board Director
-Former Racial Equity Institute Community Advisory Board Member
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Gender Identity
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Moral Injury
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Couples
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
- Underserved
Language
- English
Insurance
- Does Not Accept Insurance
