Jasmine Cepeda, LCSW
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BETTER NOW THERAPY - betternowtherapy.org (Please add your email to your inquiry). Hello & Welcome! My name is Jasmine Cepeda, LCSW. With over 13 years of clinical experience, my therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in helping folks process difficult transitions and painful emotions. Whether you're carrying unresolved wounds from the past, feeling distressed by your current relationships, or experiencing social or existential dread, I’m here to help you make sense of your experience. My therapeutic practice focuses on helping people understand and work with emotional and relational patterns that continue to show up in present life. In therapy, we work with what is happening in the present moment, emotionally, physically, relationally, and environmentally, so these patterns can begin to shift into a more grounded and integrated sense of self. My practice is called “Better Now” because I believe change is not something you wait for. It can begin in the present moment in how you relate to your current experience, even while you carry the impact of the past and build a healthier future. My main specializations are: 1. Grief & Loss: helping you move through losses of all kinds, including the passing of a loved one, (including pet loss), the end of a relationship (including break-up or divorce), the loss of a job or role, the difficulty of a "lost childhood" due to trauma or other stressors, living with chronic illness or pain, climate anxiety, earth-grief, death-anxiety, & existential anxiety/dread. 2. Rebuilding Self-Worth & Self-Esteem After Trauma: supporting you in reclaiming your self-compassion, confidence, and identity following traumatic, overwhelming, or destabilizing experiences of suffering, including relationship rupture or societal betrayal. 3. Emotional regulation skills: helping you increase your capacity to tolerate and move through difficult emotional states without becoming overwhelmed, shutting down, or becoming self-critical, while incorporating mindfulness practices and connection with nature to support grounding, presence, and restoration. 4. Dream Work: supporting you in exploring and processing your dreams, a timeless and deeply human form of knowing and meaning-making that has existed across cultures and throughout history. My therapeutic approach is eclectic and highly personalized. I tailor my services to each person's unique needs and goals, integrating the following modalities: 1. Emotion-Focused & Psychodynamic Therapy: to explore your emotional world, build emotional regulation skills, and explore relational patterns 2. Somatic- /Mindfulness-/Nature-Based therapy: to help you stay grounded, feel safe, and be present in your body, as well as, utilize nature as a restorative resource 3. Jungian-informed Dream Work: for dream interpretation. In addition, my work is trauma-informed, meaning your past experiences of harm, whether personal or shaped by broader social and economic conditions, are met with care, curiosity, and respect. I also work as a climate-aware therapist, meaning I incorporate the environmental crisis into my clinical perspective, along with the broader social, cultural, and emotional environments that shape people’s lives, including forms of literal and symbolic “pollution” that impact wellbeing. Lastly, as a native New Yorker, child of immigrants, and first-generation Latina, I bring a culturally responsive and anti-oppressive approach to therapy that honors Indigenous perspectives, non-linear ways of knowing, and diverse cultural approaches to healing and transformation. Outside of therapy, I find joy and balance through yoga and meditation, practices that gently inform and enrich my clinical work. If you're curious about working together, I warmly invite you to reach out and make an appointment. I provide telehealth therapy to clients in New York, New Jersey, and Colorado, using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform. This allows us to meet consistently and conveniently, without compromising the quality, connection, or depth of care. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please visit the sections below.
About Jasmine's practice
Weekdays After 5pm
Weekdays 9am - 5pm
Weekdays Before 9am
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Sliding scale
Reflective
Body-based
In-person available: No
Virtual available: Yes
Trauma
Anxiety
Self-Esteem
Self-Reflection
Existential Crisis or Transition
Burnout
Grief and Bereavement
Family Dynamics
Carelon Behavioral Health
Aetna
Cigna
Optum
United / Oxford
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Evernorth Behavioral Health
NY + 2 more
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Get to Know Jasmine
"First, I never had therapy before so I wasn't too sure, but she made me feel safe and comfortable enough to share without feeling judged. I don't talk about depression with anyone because it's a burden but she is a really good therapist. She helped me realize a lot of things that I didnt know we're affecting me. She helped me see how I really felt and thought about things. I recommended her to two of my friends already. "
Zoë, Client
"She is a great listener and really helped me sort out my problems! she shows you a great model of boundaries, professionalism, and respect. she is a genuine person and will help you through your thought processes. "
Noah, Client
"Couldn't have done it without her! I've enjoyed having Jasmine as a therapist. I was with her for 5 years and ended as a totally different person, with more self-awareness, self-esteem, and self-respect. I couldn't have done it without her! THANK YOU SO MUCH! "
Rosalie, Client
How can you tell if I am benefiting from working with you?
Signs that therapy is working include feeling more capable of managing emotions and stress, noticing improvements in relationships and communication, achieving personal goals, and experiencing a greater sense of well-being and self-understanding. Therapy is a collaborative process, so I encourage open dialogue about your experience and any changes you're noticing.
How should I prepare for my first session with you?
In our first session, you can expect a welcoming and safe space where we'll begin to explore the reasons you're seeking therapy and what you hope to achieve. It's an opportunity for us to get acquainted and for me to gain an understanding of your personal history, current challenges, and goals.
How long should I commit to being in therapy, at least in the beginning?
The length of the therapy process varies widely among individuals, as it deeply depends on your unique needs, goals, and how the issues we're addressing unfold. Some people find significant progress within a few months-two years, while others may benefit from longer-term support. We'll regularly review your progress to ensure therapy continues to meet your needs and adjust our plan as necessary.
Have you received any particular training beyond your post-Bachelor's training?
I have training in Emotion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-based/Somatic-based therapies, & Jungian Dream Interpretation, explained in more detail on my website betternowtherapy.org.
How much do you share about yourself during our time together and why?
Maintaining clear boundaries in therapy is vital for your growth and well-being. Our relationship is professional, where your journey is the central focus. While I'm here to support you, sharing personal details could shift focus from your goals in therapy. If you have any questions about these boundaries, we can discuss them openly.