Mrs. Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R, CEDS-C, CGP, ACSW, LCSW-R, CEDS-C, CGP, ACSW
(She/her)
Preferred Name: Jessica
About Me
Jessica Aronson, LCSW-R, ACSW, CGP, CEDS-S is an integrative Psychotherapist in private practice in New York City. She specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, and co-occurring addictions. She is certified in RO DBT, EMDR, KAP and has trained in ACT, DBT, Psychodrama, SE, and Mindfulness. She is the Past President of iaedp NY where she has held leadership positions as Vice President, Certification Chair and Student Liaison. In addition, she is an approved supervisor for iaedp NY.
Jessica Co-founded Passages which provided group psychotherapy and support for people struggling with eating disorders. Jessica collaborates with reputable certified eating disorder practitioners including doctors, nutritionists, psychiatrists, and treatment facilities to assure clients receive comprehensive and quality care. She has been affiliated with NEDA, iaedpNY, EMDRIA, NASW, CSAB, and The Renfrew Center of NY.
Education & Experience
ADVANCED EDUCATION
CLINICAL AFFILIATE PROGRAM NIP, 9/2025-expected 7/2027.
• RO DBT LEVEL 1 and 2 TRAINING, LEVEL 3 RO SKILLS INSTRUCTOR, Expected May 2024
• EMDRIA APPROVED EMDR LEVEL 1 and 2 TRAINING, Certificate December 2020
• TRAUMA TO DHARMA (LEVEL 1), HAKOMI INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA, March 2019
• NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE PSYCHOTHERAPIES, Integrative Trauma Studies, Certificate June 2018
• ACCEPTANCE AND COMMITMENT THERAPY TRAINING, May 2017
• DBT TRAINING, MINFULNESS AND MEDITATION PRACTICE, 2014-Present
• STEPHEN A MITCHELL CENTER FOR RELATIONAL STUDIES-ONE YEAR ADVANCED EDUCATION, Certificate 2008
• AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS AT THE KAREN HORNEY CLINIC, Post Masters Certificate Psychodynamic Psychotherapy 2005
FORMAL EDUCATION
• HUNTER COLLEGE, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Master’s in social work, LMSW 1999, LCSW 2001
Seminar in Supervision, SIFI 2005
• STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ONEONTA
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology 1997
Honors Independent Research
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
She has been affiliated with NEDA, iaedpNY, EMDRIA, NASW, CSAB, NIP and The Renfrew Center of NY.
Specialty Area
- ADHD/Neurodiversity
- Abuse/Neglect
- Addictions
- Alcohol/Substance Abuse
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Autism Spectrum
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorders
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adults
- BIPOC
- Families
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- Sliding Scale
