Jessy Dong
Jessy Dong
Staff therapist
Jessy is a dedicated professional who identifies as non-binary and pansexual, with a profound commitment to kink, polyamory, and trans-affirming care. Fluent in both Chinese and English, Jessy specializes in assisting a diverse range of clients, particularly those who are BIPOC. They possess extensive experience navigating issues related to race, immigration, acculturation, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, suicidality, BPD, trauma, and relationship difficulties.
Jessy's integrative approach seamlessly blends techniques from CBT, ACT, mindfulness, somatic work, Gestalt, EFT, and IFS. As a longtime practitioner of the Alexander Technique, they incorporate this and other somatic methods to help clients reconnect with and understand their bodies on a deeper level. In addition to their therapeutic practice, Jessy has a rich background in theater, film, visual design, music, creative writing, dance, and singing. When clients are interested in artistic and nonverbal self-expression, they often integrate these creative elements into their work together. Currently training to become a licensed sex therapist, Jessy is equipped with the skills to guide clients through the complexities of gender and sexuality exploration, as well as addressing issues related to sex and sexual trauma.
I might be the right therapist for you if…
…you want to be heard, seen, and loved—but you're also okay with a bit of blunt honesty when it's needed, albeit served with a side of compassion.
…you a deep feeler who struggles to untangle those big emotions
…you find expressing your feelings in words about as easy as parallel parking a bus—let’s delve into creative and artistic avenues to articulate your experiences instead
…you face systemic oppression related to immigration, race, ableism, gender norms, and other delightful "isms” and want validation from someone who’s been there
…you're interested in exploring your relationships—including the therapeutic one between us
…you're seeking someone to hold up a mirror (gently!) to your actions and language
…you're keen to sift through childhood experiences and understand how they molded your current self
…you want a therapist who brims with curiosity and favors a collaborative approach
Education + licensure
Master of Arts in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness, New York University, 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Drama, New York University, 2021
Rates
45-minute individual session: $250
60-minute individual session: $300
45-minute couples’/family session: $300
60-minute couples’/family session: $350
Contact information
Email: jdong@triskapsychotherapy.com
Phone: (201) 448-7091
Languages spoken (other than English): Chinese
