Jay Salerno – LSW

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Jay Salerno

Jay Salerno

Location: In Person Sessions in Hackensack NJ, Virtual Appointments in NJ

Credentials: LSW

License: 44SL07130000

Type Of Services: 1 on 1 Therapy, Teen Therapy

Languages: English

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Please note, that we cannot guarantee you’ll receive a particular therapist should you ask for one, but we do our best to match you with what you’re looking for to the best of our ability. Therapists are based on availability and the Clinical Intake process.

Age Groups Served

  • Teens (13-18)
  • Adults (19+)

Areas of Focus:

  • ADD & ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Experiences
  • Depression
  • Eating Issues & Struggling with Unhealthy Eating Habits
  • Food and Weight Struggles
  • LGBTQIA+ Transitions
  • Moving Transitions
  • Phone & Social Media Burnout
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma

Treatment Approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Person Centered Therapy (PCT)
  • Strengths Based
  • Stress Management Skills
  • Supportive Therapy
  • Trauma Informed Care Therapy

Accepted Insurance: See full list here

Jay Salerno is a Licensed Social Worker with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Caldwell University and a Master of Social Work from Rutgers University. Jay has specialized experience treating eating disorders at higher levels of care at The Renfrew Center of Northern New Jersey.

Jay is committed to providing inclusive, affirming care for LGBTQIA+ adolescents, young adults, and adults. Their clinical focus includes eating disorders, body image concerns, depression, anxiety, and life transitions. Jay is passionate about working with individuals who wish to heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Jay aims to create a warm, nonjudgemental space that allows patients to feel safe enough to explore their feelings. Jay takes a whole‑person approach, honoring the unique experiences and identities that shape each individual and empowering clients to take an active role in their healing.

Their therapeutic work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Person‑Centered Therapy, grounded in a Health at Every Size (HAES) framework.