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.
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.
You may recognize this
A RELATIONAL,
EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH
My work is direct, engaged, and relational. I draw from attachment theory, Relational Life Therapy, Pia Mellody's codependency work, IFS Parts Work, and AEDP-style emotional processing
to help you understand your inner world and create meaningful, lasting change.
A relational approach
to individual therapy
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.
Working with emotion, not just talking about it
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.
What we can work on
Anxiety and
overwhelm
Shame and
self-criticism
Relationship
patterns
Boundaries
Trauma and
attachment wounds
Life
transitions
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 change can look like
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"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. … Therapy and Jennifer truly saved my life and mental health."
— Rebecca V.
What Clients Have Shared
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“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. …"
- Amy
When you're ready,
the next step is simple
If this resonates, I invite you to schedule a consultation.
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.
