Jill Pedersen, LICSW

(She/Her)
Preferred Name: Jill

Axis Psychotherapy

EMDRIA Certified Therapist™

Online Therapy

About Me

My style of therapy is warm, supportive, and inquisitive as together we explore what isn't working in your life or relationships. Together we will build awareness, make connections and discover patterns that interfere with your happiness. I have previously worked in community mental health, in patient psychiatry and private practice and am passionate about treating trauma with EMDR. Outside the office I love spending time with family and and my faithful companion Harper (yellow lab) who can often be heard in the background snoring during sessions. ​

Education & Experience

BA Psychology, Westfield State University, MA MA Social Work, Hunter College, NYC Gestalt Therapist; The Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training, NYC Certified EMDR Therapist, Humanitarian Assistance Programs

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • ADD/ADHD/Disruptive Behavior Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Somatic Issues
  • Stress Management
  • Suicide Risk
  • Survivor's Guilt
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • First Responders
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors
  • Underserved
  • Veteran Center
  • Veterans/Military

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealth

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