About Me
Hi, I’m Jennifer Pertofsky-Plotnek, I have over 20 years of experience helping students and professionals manage anxiety, career stress, and work-life balance during life's transitions.
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I earned my Master of Social Work from Smith College and bring a background not only in therapy but also in health and wellness coaching. This allows me to integrate mental health support with practical strategies for building resilience, confidence, and healthier daily routines.
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I know how anxiety can affect focus, decision-making, productivity, and overall well-being — whether in your career, your studies, or your personal life. That’s why I take a practical, solution-focused approach, blending Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and coaching strategies to help you quiet self-doubt, manage stress, and feel more in control.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, overwhelmed by change, or burned out from balancing it all, I offer personalized virtual sessions that provide a secure, compassionate space for growth. Together, we’ll develop tools to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and balance.
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I’d love to support you in creating a life that feels sustainable and aligned with your values. If you’re ready to take the next step, let’s connect.
Services
$200
Individual Therapy
50 minutes
Therapy that meets you where you are.
I offer thoughtful, personalized sessions to help you navigate life’s challenges with greater perspective and emotional resilience. In a warm, collaborative space, we’ll explore the patterns and stressors that may be keeping you stuck. Using evidence-based techniques, we’ll identify what’s working, what’s not, and what can shift. In our work together, I'll offer practical tools and insights to help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and renewed energy.
$200
Coaching
50 min sessions
Coaching for clarity, balance, and sustainable growth.
Whether you’re feeling stuck in your career, burned out from trying to do it all, or navigating the complexities of living with a chronic condition, coaching offers a space to reset and refocus. I help professionals and students clarify their goals, set healthy boundaries, and build strategies that align with their values—not just their to-do lists. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way and create realistic, personalized action plans that support both your success and your well-being. Coaching is forward-focused and empowering, designed to help you move through challenges with purpose, energy, and renewed confidence.
Insurance
Jennifer Pertofsky-Plotnek is a licensed therapist across multiple states. I don't work directly with insurance companies.
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Licensed in: Maryland | Virginia | New York
I can provide a superbill that you can submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement. Please check with your insurance company to understand your coverage for out-of-network mental health services.
Coaching services are not covered by insurance but may be eligible for reimbursement through an HSA or FSA.
Jennifer Pertofsky-Plotnek, MSW, LCSW-C, NBC-HWC
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New York License # 100301
Maryland License# 10117
Virginia License # 0904004342
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Virtual Therapy & Coaching
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Specialties: Career Stress | Life Transitions | Work-Life Balance | Anxiety Management
Feel free to reach out with any questions about coverage or session fees.