Jay Gilbert, MSW, LSW

Accepting new clients.

Introduction

Hello! My name is Jay (They/Them), and I identify as Queer, Trans masc and Genderfluid.

I have worked in mental health residential facilities, with a focus on building skills to help take lessons learned in therapy into different outside settings. As a social worker I strive to create an environment that allows mistakes, honesty, learning and empowerment. My primary goal is to provide a safe space where you can be heard, where learning can be helpful, and mistakes can be handled with care and without fear of judgment. 

Education

• Masters in Social Work- Rutgers University

• B.A in Psychology- Kean University 

Why Counseling?

Growing up always knowing who I was was a privilege and has opened doors for me that allowed me to help others as I was growing up. This passion grew and I was able to create safe spaces in my high school, later on my college campus and now in my active community.

Types of Clients

My passion for helping my community is what pushed me to become a social worker and it is what allowed me to bring empowerment to others that felt alone or different. 

Feel of Therapy

My primary goal is to provide a safe space where you can be heard, where learning can be helpful, and mistakes can be handled with care and without fear of judgment. 

Modalities

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Trauma informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

• Motivational Interviewing