You feel stuck and anxious.
Frustrated and discouraged. Overworked, short on time, with a nagging sense that something's just... off. You‘ve tried turning to friends and family for support, but they don’t always “get” what you’re going through or don’t know how to help.
If this sounds familiar, you're in the right place.
Imagine seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Feeling relief from your worries and tension, as you step boldly into a new version of your life.
Hi! I'm Jackie, a licensed therapist within the areas of life transitions, anxiety and OCD. I'm here to support you on your journey toward ease and confidence. Through individual therapy sessions, I'll help you explore your discomfort, build skill and resilience, and start making choices that bring you closer to the life you desire.
HOW WE’LL GET YOU “unstuck”
Working together, we'll choose the right combination of approaches for you. If you're experiencing OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), I specifically use ERP (Exposure Response Prevention), the gold standard of care. I also incorporate ACT and Self-Compassion in my work with OCD. We'll take a solution-focused approach to help you address unhealthy behaviors and set new goals for yourself. We might incorporate EMDR therapy to help you process traumatic experiences, or Dialectical Behavioral Therapy to help you develop healthy communication skills. You may also choose art interventions and role-playing to increase your insight and bring more spontaneity and flexibility to your life.
Recent Notable Trainings
OCD Conference 2023, San Fransisco, Ca - International OCD Foundation
OCD Conference 2022, Denver, Co - International OCD Foundation
Online OCD Conference 2020, 2021, 2022 - International OCD Foundation
OCD Southern California Conference 2022
DBT Foundational Comprehensive Course
The Modern Therapist Conference 2019, 2020, 2021 - Therapy Reimagined
Postpartum Support International’s Perinatal Mood Disorders: Components of Care & Advanced Perinatal Mental Health Psychotherapy Training
"Working with Trauma and the Body" - Pasadena Trauma Therapy
EMDRIA approved EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) basic Training part I & II - The Institute for Creative Mindfulness
BTTI (Behavior Therapy Training Institute) - International OCD Foundation
Speaking Engagements
“Pokémon Trainers Unite: developing skills to battle OCD” - International OCD Foundation Online OCD Conference 2023
“OCD and Eating Disorder: Live Q&A Panel” - International OCD Foundation Online OCD Conference 2022
“OCD 101: An Introduction to Obsessive-Compulsive disorder” - OCD Southern California Conference 2022
“Introduction to OCD Treatment” - Antioch University Counseling Center, Hillside Wellness Center
“Looking Through Multiple Lenses: OCD and Eating Disorders” - IAEDP Central Coast Chapter
“Introduction to OCD Treatment - Looking Through Another Lens” - Table Talk for Valley Federation of Eating Disorder Professionals, Eastside Eating Disorder Network Event
“Self Care - Utilizing Healthy Coping Skills” - Women and Wellness hosted by Dwell Surrogacy and Egg Donation
“Eating Disorders vs. Disordered Eating” - Viewpoint School, Calabasas, CA
LET ME SUPPORT YOU IN FINDING FREEDOM.
I currently do not have any openings for individual therapy. Sign up for my waitlist and I will get in contact with you when my availability opens! If you are interested in joining an OCD treatment/support group, let me know and I can give you updates on when a group will get started.