Before I became a therapist, I worked as a sexual health educator with a nonprofit. I spent my days talking to people about topics that made them uncomfortable, answering questions they were too embarrassed to ask anyone else, and creating space for conversations that most people avoid. That work taught me that when you make room for the difficult stuff without judgment, people can show up for themselves.
I’m Jenesis, a first-generation Latina who grew up in New York City. I earned my master’s in mental health counseling from Alliance University and my undergrad in health education from Lehman College in the Bronx. My background in health education shapes how I work with clients dealing with eating disorders and body image struggles. I understand the science behind nutrition and how our bodies work, which helps when we’re trying to rebuild a relationship with food that’s been damaged.
These days, I work a lot with high achievers who look like they have it together on the outside but are running on empty inside.
People dealing with perfectionism, burnout, and imposter syndrome who are exhausted from people-pleasing and second-guessing every decision they make. I also work with people healing from trauma, navigating BPD, or recovering from narcissistic abuse.
I work with individuals and couples and my approach pulls from CBT, DBT, person-centered therapy, and compassion-focused work.
I use somatic practices when it makes sense and I give clients practical tools like worksheets and journaling prompts because sometimes you need something concrete to work with between sessions. For couples, I use Gottman methods to help people communicate more effectively instead of just talking past each other. Accountability is a key part of healing because insight alone doesn’t create change.
Outside of work, I’m usually trying new restaurants, traveling when I can, reading, or doing yoga. My favorite ice cream flavors are pistachio and rum raisin, and I watch Friends on repeat when I need something familiar.
I built my career on having conversations that make people uncomfortable. Whatever you’re carrying – the perfectionism or parts of yourself you think are too much – I can handle it. That’s what this space is for.
