Jessica is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist offering online appointments throughout California.
Jessica takes a collaborative approach to couples counseling by creating a warm and safe environment for couples to learn new ways to respond to one another and foster honest, open, and compassionate communication. She believes the process of change takes place through learning new skills, repairing the past and furthering a couple’s growth through the Developmental Model. Jessica also has advanced training in the Gottman Method of couples therapy and she is passionate about helping couples increase fondness and admiration for one another and build a life of shared meaning together.
Jessica takes a trauma informed lens in the care she provides and understands the impact trauma plays in how we view and experience our relationships. Utilizing EMDR therapy, she helps couples broaden viewpoints and break-free from trauma infused relational patterns that keep couples stuck.
Among her specialties, Jessica is certified in Perinatal Mental Health and she enjoys helping couples strengthen, improve, and grow in their relationship while they continue to grow their families. Marriage is the foundation to family life and Jessica takes pride in supporting couples in achieving sturdy bonds and strong pillars of trust and respect.