Marcia Kesner

PhD, LPC, LMHC

Online appointments: ☏ 718-391-4608
Providing therapy for the frum community

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About Marcia

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Having made the journey from Texas to New York, Marcia brings a wealth of experience and compassion without being judgmental

Marcia Kesner is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with offices in Brooklyn, New York and the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Marcia trained in Texas and began her practice in Texas. She is a well-regarded and often recommended therapist to the community in New York. Marcia is a Nationally Certified Counselor, licensed in NY and Texas, and offers online therapy, phone sessions, as well as in-office meetings. Marcia received her PhD in Criminal Justice, Behavioral Sciences from Nova Southeastern University (2019).

Marcia has been counseling individuals, couples, and families for over 20 years. She is committed to helping you find hope and healing through therapy.

Marcia welcomes you in a caring, accepting and non-judgmental environment. She will help you identify and work through the issues that may be preventing you from maximizing and enjoying your life.

Experience and qualifications

Marcia runs a successful private practice specializing in treatment-resistant, self-harming, and self-sabotaging behaviors and addictive disorders, as well as healing from the after-effects of trauma and abuse. Marcia has recently been incorporating more of an emphasis on shame resilience, vulnerability, and self-compassion into her work.

Marcia has advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), as well as supportive psychotherapy. Marcia is also a contributor to the DSM-5 as a Collaborating Investigator.

The abstract for Marcia’s dissertation on Religion in Incarcerated, Jewish, Female Inmates can be seen here.

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Marcia Kesner is a frum friendly therapist in Brooklyn, NY. Reach out today and get started on your path of hope and healing. Call now or just fill out the contact form and press Send.

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