- Guilt and shame
- Stress and panic
- Chronic illness
About Jahaira
Jahaira Flores is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with eight years of professional experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, family tension, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses concerns such as chronic pain and illness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, panic attacks, social anxiety, and workplace issues.
Jahaira frames clients as the experts on their own stories. In sessions she listens for strengths and practical options clients can use between meetings. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent to the person, whether that is managing panic, sorting through a painful event, or easing ongoing worry.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration. She helps people identify small steps that feel doable and builds on those changes over time. Sessions are a mix of talking and concrete problem-solving, with attention to how emotions show up in daily life and relationships.
When guilt or shame are present, she helps clients name those feelings and track when they appear. That often leads to clearer choices about responses and boundaries. For people living with chronic illness or pain, she works to connect emotional reactions with practical routines and pacing.
Jahaira offers therapy in both English and Spanish. She practices in New York and uses a session subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Jahaira uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One approach involves breaking down overwhelming feelings into manageable steps and practicing new responses between sessions; this helps with panic, anxiety, and workplace stress. Another approach focuses on processing traumatic events in measured ways so memories and reactions feel less disruptive to daily routines; this can be helpful for trauma, abuse, and intense shame or guilt.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Jahaira collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they test methods, adjust pacing, and prioritize what feels most useful in everyday life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Phone or lower-bandwidth options can be useful when video is difficult, while video sessions allow more visual feedback. The overall aim is practical: fit therapy into daily life so progress can be put into practice between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she handle?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like chronic pain and guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She helps name and track those feelings, then looks at when they occur and what responses feel manageable in day-to-day life.
What is her experience working with clients?
She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices there.
Can I have sessions in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not currently accept international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.