ABOUT
“Jennifer brings such a unique combination of talents to her practice: such compassion and heart, but such intelligence, research, information and resources. She is wise and intuitive as she partners with you on your path, whatever that might be. I have worked with any number of therapists, but no one was such a perfect fit as she was for me. I am eternally grateful to her for her support and expertise.”
“Jennifer has played a crucial role on my road to peace and balance. I feel like she just knows what I need to be the best version of myself; and always gives me the space, and tools to make important changes that allows me to understand and be more in my relationships. She uses a beautiful combination of love, thorough knowledge of the field of psychology, and current research to support me. Our work together has made the biggest difference in my world!”
Hi! My name is Dr. Jen.
If you’ve been around the therapeutic world and are unsatisfied with your results or are looking for more, you just might find it here. I believe in partnering with my clients, utilizing a range of modalities and interventions geared toward holistically taking you to your next level.
My clinical practice is an alchemy of interpersonal neurobiology, EMDR, IFS, attachment theory, somatic therapy, Gestalt therapy, family systems, psychedelic-assisted therapy, transpersonal theory, breathwork, and up-to-date research in clinical psychology.
I believe that transformation is born out of vulnerability. And that vulnerability is the bravest place one can go. I believe that inside each and every one of us is an inner healing intelligence. Oftentimes our ability to hear the messages of our inner healing intelligence is blocked, bogged down, and covered up from years of false messaging, unhealthy patterns, busy minds, and trauma.
I work with my clients to identify the noise or outdated internal systems that no longer serve them. I help them identify practices and ways of being that do. I believe you already hold the answers. I believe in you is a self that can never be taken away. Together, we work to identify what blocks the self from fully living in the here and now. I work in an integrative way. I am actively flowing with what you bring into the room and am personally tailoring your therapy. If you are ready for change and want to get to know and attune to your inner healing intelligence, then I will gladly partner with you.
I am one of the few MAPS-trained therapists in Orange County. I received my certificate from the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in 2022. I am specifically trained as a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist through Fluence and Journey Clinical. Through MAPS, I am specifically trained to work as an MDMA Assisted Psychotherapist. As of right now, Ketamine is the only FDA-approved medicine that therapists (who have been trained) are allowed to work with. Once MDMA is approved for therapeutic usage, I will be offering that as well. Please note MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy is not offered at this time. If you are interested in KAP (ketamine assisted psychotherapy), please click that tab for more information.
I specialize in developmental transitions (marriage, parenthood, the dance between partnerhood and singlehood, retirement, loss of a loved one, and preparing for death). I help therapeutically coach clients through these transitions, increasing overall life satisfaction.
I have conducted original research in the area of peripartum depression/anxiety and contributing risk factors. The transition into parenthood is too often romanticized, leaving adults underprepared for the major developmental crisis that lies ahead. I help clients prepare for parenthood strategically and realistically. Additionally, I help clients reorganize their internal and family systems once their transition is already underway. Clarity of this developmental transition is the name of the game: education, mood disorder prevention, stress management, identifying expectations, roles, self-care non-negotiables, and grief are the themes we explore together.
I believe in treating the whole person. Look, it’s never just one thing. There are many factors that led you up to this point. Let’s uncover them, understand them, and gain clarity around them.