(He/His)

Psychotherapist

Adults & Adolescents

Telehealth Only

I often work with individuals who feel stuck in some way. Whether you are dealing with relationship issues, life transitions, stress, problems with work, depression, anxiety, cultural conflicts, or something else—we can address it together, helping you to feel less alone. My style is gentle, supportive, and emotionally attuned; I am curious to understand you on your own terms. As we build a therapeutic relationship we can explore where and how you feel most alive, and how to make use of that in the challenges you face.

I provide psychodynamic therapy, which means we look at both the present and the past to better understand where you are now. I often support people from marginalized identities who have not previously tried therapy. Through my background as an educator, I have extensive experience with adolescents, young adults, and people wrestling with their creativity.

Starting work with a new therapist takes a great deal of energy and motivation. I believe meaningful change comes from investing in relationships, including this one. I provide a non-judgmental space so we can be curious together and face the road ahead. My hope is to listen to you in a new way as you move toward greater fulfillment in your life.

Jay Deshpande, LMSW (he/him) is a graduate of NYU Silver School of Social Work and a psychoanalytic candidate at the Institute for Contemporary Psychotherapy. He also holds an MFA in poetry from Columbia University.