Compassionate Connections Sex & Couples Counseling
Provider Types
This is a group practice with multiple providers, including:
- Clinical Social Work/Therapists
Jessica Massaro, LCSWR, CST is the Owner & Clinical Director of Compassionate Connections Sex & Couples Counseling, LCSW, PLLC. We are a practice of 6 clinicians (Toby Hawkins, LCSW, Aimee Emmrich, LMHC, Cara Cole, LCSW, Qiana Watson, LCSW, Courtney MaeRose, LCSW) with an array of specialities: Grief, Bereavement, LGBTQIA+ and Trans care, Black Woman Superhero Syndrome, Attachment wounds and developmental trauma, sex therapy and more. Many of our therapists have worked at Cornell University (and some still do!) so we have an advanced appreciation and understanding of college students and university culture. Please check us out for each clinician's unique set of skills and specialities.
Training: Jessica graduated from Boston University’s School of Social Work for her MSW and Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy & Couples Therapy.
She also attended Indiana University’s Kinsey Institute for their Human Sexuality Intensive.
Jessica is an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist (CST), member of AASECT (American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors & Therapists), SMSNA, & ISSM.
Jessica utilizes approaches inclusive of Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) which is strongly influenced by Attachment Theory, Imago Relationship Therapy, Gottman Method & behavioral intervention.
Jessica’s perspective: “I am a supportive and kink, fetish, queer & poly/ cnm affirming therapist and I love helping couples (and individuals) learn to effectively communicate, create intimacy and connection, reignite chemistry and provide sex education; because the sexual life you desire doesn't have to be out of reach! I am also completely supportive of monogamous relationships as I want each partnership to define the relationship type that works best for them. I am comfortable hearing about those spicy desires so that I can empower you to share them with your partner(s) in a safe and non-judgmental way. I specialize in couples counseling & sex therapy. There is nothing taboo or off limits to anything you share with me, as your psychological safety is my priority."
Specialties
Anxiety Body Image Depression Divorce Eating Disorders Emotional Regulation Family Conflict Gender Identity Grief and Loss Identity Development Immigration Stress Infertility Marital and Premarital counseling Parenting Pregnancy and Postpartum Racial Identity Relationship Issues Self-esteem Sexual Health Sexuality Sexual Orientation Social AnxietyInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Compassionate Connections Sex & Couples Counseling is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Aetna Student Health Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Optima Optum UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1649972423Rates
| First session | $150 |
| Ongoing sessions | $150 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Attachment-based Body positivity Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Compassion Focused Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Emotionally Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy Family Systems Feminist Gottman Method Health at Every Size Imago Insight Therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mind-Body Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Narrative Person-Centered Psychodynamic Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Somatic Strength-Based Supportive Trauma FocusedModalities
Couples Family IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
First-Gen Immigrants Indigenous Peoples International Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Polyamorous Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): MD-19582, NY-097154, NY-079523
More About Us
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): Black or African American, White
- Gender(s): Woman
- Sexual Orientation(s): Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Queer, Straight
- Religion(s): Agnostic