Jane Pfitsch, LMSW
Therapist
Pronouns: she/her/hers
I believe all healing originates in a compassionate and loving relationship with ourselves. In our contemporary society, we often lose touch with this vital bond through traumatic experiences, internalized shame, and the everyday stress of navigating oppressive systems. I work with individuals and relationships to create a space to nurture this essential connection, building a foundation for health, healing, and growth.
About Jane
Though we are whole, complex, ever-evolving beings, modern health care tends to treat us like machines, breaking us up into pieces and ignoring the inherent connectivity within ourselves, between us and others, and in the broader environment. My personal journey with chronic pain and my background as an actor, musician, dancer, and yoga practitioner have given me a holistic approach to this work. I’ve experienced first-hand the healing that’s possible when we learn the language of our bodies and begin to respond with compassion, empathy, and joy. There are so many ways in!
Working with Jane
We’ll work together to create a unique space where we can explore all of your many layers. It’s like we’re on a road trip through the varied and ever-changing terrain of your identities and experiences - and you’re the driver. As the navigator, I’ll bring warmth, groundedness, humor, mindfulness, metaphor, breath, and unconditional positivity to our journey. We’ll learn together what paths feel best to you.
Specialty
I have experience working with chronic pain and other symptoms, people living with disabilities, gender, sexuality, poly/non-monogamy, complex trauma, self-esteem, relationships, relationship conflict, depression, anxiety, substance use, disordered eating, parenting/caregiving, parents of LGBTQ or gender/sexuality questioning children, conflicts of faith/spirituality, adjusting to life and relationship changes.
Education, Training, and Certifications
Master of Social Work from Fordham University School of Social Work; 2023 Ann Walsh Award recipient
UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program - SBIRT Certification
Medical University of South Carolina Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - TF-CBT Certification
Freedom From Chronic Pain Online Program with Dr. Howard Schubiner and Hal Greenham, BSc
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Certification, May 2023
