A little about me:
Hello! My name is Jessica Perusse. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) and a Certified School Social Worker (CSSW). I attended Canisius College in Buffalo and earned a Bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in neuroscience. I went on to earn a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania in 2002 with a concentration in family systems and school social work. I have worked extensively with children and families in school settings, with military members and their families as well as Veterans and their families for over 16 years. As a country girl myself, I have a passion for bringing needed resources to rural communities and have recently opened a private practice for mental health care in Camden, NY.
I work with individuals, couples, families and groups of all sizes. I come from a holistic perspective –treating the mind, body and spirit to help restore a sense of balance in life. We all experience hardships and need help to heal. I am strongly influenced by my Christian worldview; however, I respect the personal uniqueness and self-determination of each individual and provide both faith-based as well as secular approaches to counseling. I use a variety of therapeutic tools such as psycho-education, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Behavioral Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, and Brief Intervention Therapy.
