Jessica Gershwin, MSW, LICSW

Jessica Gershwin is a licensed clinical social worker, therapist, mindfulness teacher, and mama living in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.

Heartful Roots

Grounded in compassionate care, Heartful Roots is a woman-owned mental health private practice serving individuals, groups and organizations in Vermont and beyond.

Jessica founded Heartful Roots in 2021 after working for more than a decade with children, teens, families, and adults as a bilingual (English-Spanish) mental health therapist and educator. Jessica has practiced in a wide variety of settings, including public, private, and charter schools, hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, community centers, a children’s advocacy center, and a group private practice. In addition to her clinical work, Jessica provides specialized mental health consultations and trainings for educators, healthcare professionals, and community workers who are committed to providing equitable, trauma-informed, and compassionate care to all populations of people.

  • M.S.W. | Social Work | 2012 | Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College (CUNY)

    M.S. | Education | 2010 | Lehman College (CUNY)

    Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)| Vermont | 2020

    Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)| Colorado | 2015-2021

    Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) | 2009

    Registered Children’s Yoga Teacher (RCYT) | 2011

  • Attachment, Self-Regulation and Competency, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy | Level 1

    Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Problematic Sexual Behavior - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

    Trauma Center - Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY)

  • Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program | Class of 2025

    Power of Awareness Mindfulness Training with Tara Brach & Jack Kornfield | 2022

    Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TC-TSY) Certification Training | 2017

    Teacher Renewal Training with Jason Crandell | 2017

    Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teachers (ASFYT) Training | 2012

    Baby Om Certification | 2012

    Street Yoga Certification | 2011

    Registered Children's Yoga Certification (RCYT) | Little Flower Yoga | 2011

    The Lineage Project Teacher's Certification | 2010

    Registered Yoga Teacher 200-Hour Certification (RYT-200) | Sonic Yoga | 2009