No one teaches you how your brain works.
A lot of my work starts there: helping you understand what's going on and why, so the things that have felt impossible begin to make more sense—and we can figure out how to work through them.
I'm Dr. Jessica Rossi, a licensed psychologist. For over ten years, I've worked with children, teens, adults, and parents dealing with anxiety, OCD, and the challenges that can come with a neurodivergent brain. Before starting Star Psychological Services, I was a clinical psychologist in pediatric psychiatry at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, and Associate Director of Psychological Services at Brooklyn Minds.
Why I started this practice
Many of the people who reach out to me have already tried therapy. Some were diagnosed later in life. Others were treated for one concern without anyone looking at how other challenges might be connected. I wanted a practice where I could address the whole person and then decide with them what to work on first.
The world we live in is not often created for those who struggle with anxiety, executive functioning challenges or different social needs. Recognizing the mismatch between your environment and how your brain works is essential to living a more authentic life.
Who I work with
I work with children from about age 8, teens, and adults, as well as parents. Most of my clients are teens and young adults. Much of my work focuses on OCD, anxiety, autism, (including PDA profile), and ADHD, often when more than one of these is part of the picture. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and neurodiversity-affirming.
All sessions are online, over secure video, for clients located in most US states.
How I work
Therapy with me is structured. We start with a careful assessment of everything that's going on, including what you've already tried. Then we decide together what matters most right now and work on one priority at a time. I use evidence-based approaches like ERP, CBT, and DBT, and I adapt them to fit how you think.
None of this works without trust. Building a strong therapeutic relationship comes first, especially when the work feels challenging.
What you'll find here
I'll use this Resources section to answer the questions I hear most often: what OCD treatment actually involves, how to support an anxious child, what PDA is, and how virtual therapy works across state lines. These articles are general information, not a substitute for treatment. I hope they help you make sense of what's going on and what your options are.
Want to talk about whether this fits what you're dealing with? Request a free 15-minute consultation.
This article is general information, not medical advice, and reading it doesn't create a therapist-client relationship. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.
