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Individual Therapy for
the Patterns You Carry

INDIVIDUAL THERAPY IN SANTA MONICA

Individual therapy can help you better understand the protective strategies, old wounds, and relational patterns that shape how you move through your life.

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You may recognize this

You find yourself reacting in ways you don't fully understand. You may feel overwhelmed, shut down, anxious, or stuck in patterns that repeat across relationships.

You might:

• Struggle with boundaries

• Feel pulled to take care of others or lose yourself in relationships

• Experience cycles of self-criticism, shame, or disconnection

• Feel unclear about your needs, identity, or direction

Part of you wants something different-but another part keeps things the same.

A RELATIONAL, EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH

My work is direct, engaged, and relational. I draw from attachment theory, Relational Life Therapy, Pia Mellody's principles, IFS Parts Work, and AEDP-style emotional processing to help you understand your inner world and create meaningful, lasting change.

Therapy gives you space to slow down and understand what's been shaping your life.

Together, we'll explore the protective parts you've developed, the attachment patterns you learned, and the shame that keeps you stuck - so you can build self - trust and learn new ways of relating.

A relational approach
to individual therapy

My work is also influenced by experiential approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), and Pia Mellody’s model of childhood trauma.

This means we don't only talk about your experiences - we work with them in real time.

Together, we:

• Slow down emotional experiences

• Build your capacity to stay with what you feel

• Differentiate between protective reactions and deeper emotions

• Create space for new emotional experiences to emerge

Over time, this allows for a different relationship to yourself - one that is more stable, compassionate. and grounded.

Working with emotion, not just talking about it

What we can work on

Anxiety and
overwhelm

Shame and
self-criticism

Relationship
patterns

Boundaries

Trauma and
attachment wounds

Life
transitions

What change can look like

Change is not about becoming someone else.

It is about:

• Understanding the patterns you carry

• Developing a different relationship to your emotions

• Learning how to respond, rather than react

• Feeling more grounded, clear, and connected

Over time, this creates more freedom - in how you relate to yourself and to others.

What Clients Have Shared

"I was at a very low and confusing part of my life when I sought out therapy. I tell people that therapy saved me, and gave me the tools to help navigate a very hard time in my life. All of my friends saw a difference between the before and after therapy version of me.From the moment I talked with Jennifer, I felt comfortable sharing with her and talking about my issues. Jennifer is so empathetic and understanding, and through her guidance I was able to overcome and navigate myself through the most difficult time in my life, and I came out of therapy mentally stronger and more at peace than I have ever been. Therapy and Jennifer truly saved my life and mental health."

—Rebecca V.
"I have been working with Jennifer for over a year, and I can confidently say that her support has been truly life-changing for me. During some particularly challenging periods in my personal life, Jennifer has provided steady guidance, thoughtful insight, and a sense of clarity that I would not have been able to achieve on my own. Through her coaching, I’ve learned to approach situations with greater intention, perspective, and composure. Jennifer has a unique ability to offer practical frameworks and tools that make complex emotions and challenges more understandable and manageable. Her use of relevant resources and techniques has helped me not only work through immediate issues, but also build skills that I continue to apply in my daily life. What sets Jennifer apart is her ability to create a space that is both supportive and forward-focused. She is incredibly easy to talk to, consistently encouraging, and deeply invested in helping her clients grow. Across a wide range of topics—including substance use, parenting, stress management, overall wellness, and relationship dynamics—Jennifer brings both expertise and genuine care. I am incredibly grateful for the impact she has had on my life and would highly recommend her to anyone seeking thoughtful, effective, and compassionate therapeutic support."

—Amy

When you're ready, the next step is simple

If this resonates, I invite you to reach out.

We can begin by understanding what is bringing you in, what you are hoping for, and determine whether this work feels like the right fit.