About My Psychotherapy Practice

Hi, I'm Jennifer, and I am so happy you are here, taking steps toward living a more satisfying life. I am passionate about helping my patients improve their mental health and overall well-being. My framework is patient-centered and holistic, supporting patients in building awareness and insight into how they are wired, what nourishes them, and how they can become powerful agents of change in their own lives.

I implement a blend of somatic, psychodynamic, solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral, and relational modalities. I specialize in Eye-Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) to help patients identify and address the root cause of present triggers and ailments. I am an EMDR-trained therapist through an EMDRIA-approved entity, and I am earning hours towards becoming an EMDRIA Certified Therapist.

I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families dealing with PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, unhealthy relationships (with people, sex, money, food, etc.), marital distress, divorce, parent-child conflict, co-parenting conflict, caregiver and work-related distress, medical treatment/illness, loss, relocation distress, and prenatal and postpartum issues.

I am registered as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT145374) and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC16438), working remotely under the supervision of Dr. Rhodri Scantlebury (PSY27197) and the clinical direction of Dr. Manuel Fernandez (PSY26787) at La Concordia Wellness Center.

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About My Coaching Practice

Participating in a coaching program can help accelerate you towards realizing your higher purpose and deepest desires. When you work with me as a coach, we will first explore the patterns in your life that have been preventing you from moving forward with ease. We will work through understanding the autonomic nervous system and its role in the patterns. We cannot talk our way through healing; we must embody the experience through new behaviors and habits.

I approach healing holistically, within the framework of all facets of life that create meaning and connection, including work, family, friends, community, food/cooking, physical activities/engagement, spiritual function, and education. I hold a certificate as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, and I believe that nourishing our bodies through food - what and how we eat - is essential to overall healing. We develop a deeper connection to ourselves, including our personal histories and points of view, as we explore cooking and other integrative nutrition practices.

The quality of your relationship to your environment and others depends on your relationship to yourself. I work with you to develop clear objectives, set measurable and achievable goals, and guide you through the challenges of the process. Growth is uncomfortable, so it's not about avoiding the discomfort but how to move through it.

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy, Concentration in Professional Clinical Counseling

Touro University Worldwide

Touro University Worldwide provides a comprehensive 2- year program, with a curriculum focusing on family systems theory, individual and family development, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques. The program is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and the Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE).

EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Basic Training Certification

Humanitarian Assistance Programs (HAP)

Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is widely known to be one of the most effective evidence-based treatments for PTSD and other trauma-related issues. Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) basic training completion requires two intensive training segments, totaling over 40 hours, plus 10 hours of 1:1 and group consultation.

Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Institute for Integrative Nutrition

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) is one of the most widely recognized, preeminent health coaching programs in the United States. Earning the Integrative Nutrition Health Coach certificate includes completion of over 760 clock hours of education and training.

Navigating Your Nervous System

Sarah Baldwin Coaching

This course is foundational in developing an understanding of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and how its different states inform our thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and overall lived experience. Through this, we begin the process of teaching our bodies how to regulate to get unstuck and live a more fulfilling life.

Body Alchemy Dance & Movement

ISHTARA

Ishtara Body Alchemy is designed to build awareness through movement in an intimate small group live setting. It is a transformational, somatic modality connecting individuals to the wisdom in their bodies. https://www.ishtarabody.com/body-alchemy-women

RTM Protocol Training

The Research & Recognition Project

The Reconsolidation of Traumatic Memories (RTM) Protocol is a therapeutic treatment for PTSD and other trauma-related issues, designed to keep the patient at ease throughout the process. The 21-hour live training occurs exclusively through The R&R Project.

Chartered Financial Analyst (Retired)

CFA Institute

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is awarded by the CFA Institute upon completing a 3-year comprehensive self-study curriculum and passing three rigorous 6-hour exams. It is a professional credential that demonstrates a deep understanding of investment analysis, portfolio management, and ethics.

Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Theater

University of California, San Diego

The University of California, San Diego is a highly-competitive institute of higher learning. Both the economics and theatrical programs are rigorous and comprehensive in nature, with the latter being hands-on, immersive, and focusing on human behavior and communication.