Silvana Jester, LCSW

Telehealth Appointments Only

Silvana (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey and the Supervision Program Director. She earned her Master’s in Social Work from Widener University and her bachelor’s degree from Stockton University, minoring in Gerontology.

She has extensive experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with a range of diagnoses including depression, PTSD, mood disorders, ADHD/ADD, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders. Her background includes years of intensive in-community (IIC) work with youth and providing social work services to the geriatric population in assisted living. She is especially passionate about supporting individuals experiencing suicidal ideation, self-harm, chronic illness, and depression.

Silvana draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gestalt Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Art Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness approaches. She is dedicated to creating a nonjudgmental, authentic space where clients feel heard, valued, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges. Her goal is to walk alongside clients at their own pace, helping them discover strengths they may not yet see in themselves.