Navesink Team Member

Jessica Reilly, MSW, LCSW

About

Jessica

Jessica Reilly is a dedicated and empathetic psychotherapist with a deep-seated expertise in supporting children, adolescents, and adults grappling with anxiety and depression. These often stem from challenging life transitions, family conflicts, and the profound impact of grief and loss.

Her career began in the challenging yet fulfilling field of Oncology Social Work, where she supported individuals and their families through the complexities of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and end-of-life care. Notably, she founded a support group specifically tailored for young adults battling cancer. Further expanding her expertise, Jessica has contributed significantly to several New Jersey public school districts, enhancing students’ lives by leading social skills groups, conducting individual and group therapy, and crafting Individualized Education Programs.

Throughout her career, Jessica has developed a remarkable ability to create a warm and welcoming therapeutic environment. She excels in making her clients feel heard, understood, and validated, laying the foundation for a trust-based therapist-client relationship. This nurturing atmosphere is conducive to exploring sensitive issues and encourages clients to open up about their struggles, fostering healing and growth.

Jessica’s approach is deeply rooted in the belief that personalized care is paramount. She adeptly tailors her therapeutic strategies to meet the unique needs of each client. These approaches are particularly effective in addressing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, empowering clients to develop coping strategies that resonate with their personal experiences and challenges. She is skilled in guiding her clients through the process of navigating life transitions, helping them to find balance and harmony amidst change.

Jessica Reilly’s commitment to her clients is evident in her passionate dedication to their well-being. She continually strives to create a therapeutic space that promotes healing, resilience, and growth, making her an invaluable ally to those seeking support through their most challenging times.

What drew you to this type of work?

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From a young age I felt most fulfilled when helping others. Through various sectors of my career I have had the opportunity to pursue this passion in settings such as oncology, school based programs, private practice, postpartum care and more. My own personal experiences have influenced my drive and passion for empowerment, advocacy and a desire for a meaningful career that focuses on both individuals and their environments.

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What do you want clients to know before their first session?

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My hope is for my clients to know that it’s not always a bad thing to experience discomfort. When you lean into discomfort and sit with it, with therapeutic support and guidance, growth, confidence and relief occur. Vulnerability, self reflection and therapy can be very uncomfortable at times but when processed in a safe and nurturing environment, tremendous self growth can be achieved. I continue to strive to create a therapeutic space that promotes healing, resilience, and growth for those seeking support through their most challenging times.

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How do you work with both the present day concern and its deeper origins?

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From our first session I work hard to develop a trusting and supportive relationship and therapeutic environment that serves as a foundation for further exploration into present day concerns and their deeper origins. This process, in my experience, takes time, trust and self awareness/ exploration.

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Who might benefit most from working with you?

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Individuals navigating anxiety, depression, long term illness, parenting and/or relationship stressors and life stressors/ transitions.

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How do you hope clients feel after working with you over time?

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Over time it is my hope that clients feel as if a weight has been lifted off their chest as they begin to process and explore presenting challenges and deeper rooted beliefs that bring them to where they are today. I pride myself in fostering a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment in sessions and strive to help my clients feel heard, validated and empowered.

Jessica has extensive experience in:

Individual Psychotherapy

Child & Family Therapy

“Working with Jessica has been truly transformative. From our very first session, I felt supported, heard, and safe. She has an incredible ability to create a space where even the hardest conversations feel manageable. Jessica helped me understand that discomfort isn’t something to avoid—it’s something to gently lean into, and with her guidance, that’s where real growth began for me."

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