Get to Know Jessica

Jessica, therapist at Centered Mind Therapy

Specialties

Anxiety
Relationships
Self Esteem
Highly Sensitive People
Recovering Perfectionists and People-Pleasers

My Approach

If your life had a resumé, “chameleon” would be at the top. You’re so good at figuring out others’ needs, they’d never suspect that you have them too. If you were honest with yourself, though, you’d admit how stressful it is to live for other people. You’re terrified you’ll lose relationships if you speak up or say no. Your energy is drained or you feel resentful. You’re exhausted from wondering if others like you or approve of you. If you make choices that disappoint others, you feel guilty and selfish. Your whole identity is about pleasing others, & you want to feel comfortable being your authentic self, but you have no idea how.

If this sounds like you, I’ve got you! We’ll shift your story so you'll see your sensitivity to others as a strength. You’ll be a boundaries badass who feels confident with your decisions. You’ll take your perfectionism head on and feel able to live in the present. And you’ll have action steps that feel good, because they’re finally in line with YOUR goals.

I'm intensively trained in DBT and TFCBT, and utilize a foundation of behavioral approaches (DBT, CBT and ACT) blended with relational and systems theories. I'm also working toward more trauma-informed approaches (including polyvagal theory and neuroscience).

My Professional Background

I'm a licensed MFT in California and have been in the field for 13 years. I've worked in private practice settings, treatment programs, community mental health centers and psychiatric hospitals.

I specialize in treating Highly Sensitive People and recovering perfectionists & people-pleasers. I see clients online through a convenient video platform, so that therapy can work seamlessly with your busy life. I look forward to speaking with you!

Education, Training, and Certifications

Pepperdine University

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