Dr. Jessica Pesantez

Dr. Jessica Pesantez is a licensed, bilingual (English/Spanish) Clinical Psychologist in New Jersey and New York, in addition to being PSYPACT-credentialed and granted authority to provide services in an additional 40 states. She completed her Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degree at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Pesantez worked for ten years, in New York and New Jersey, as a psychotherapist in various settings including: in-home, intensive family therapy with foster care and adoptive youth; residential treatment for pregnant teens/young moms in foster care; and community mental health with couples and families living in poor, underserved urban areas.

Over the last ten years, Dr. Pesantez has worked in supervisory and administrative roles working with early career psychotherapists and doctoral psychology students in training. She has supported the development and implementation of treatment programs using trauma informed practice to support those facing the challenges related to exposure to and the negative effects of traumatic life events. Dr. Pesantez is trained in trauma specific treatment approaches such as Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma Systems Treatment. 

In her clinical work, Dr. Pesantez focuses on developing a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, supporting them to identify goals and objectives specifically related to necessary changes in order to improve quality of life. Dr. Pesantez modifies her clinical interventions based on the most updated research on behavior change and positive outcomes in psychotherapy.

Dr. Pesantez believes that people are most successful in improving their quality of life, healing from life’s traumas and navigating daily stressors when they are able to rely on the system in which they live and learn. Especially for those navigating the work of fertility and family planning, a supportive system can make all the difference in one’s journey.

Dr. Pesantez has continued her professional growth in the field of infertility through research and involvement as a professional member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, ASRM Mental Health Professional Group, and the Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy.