Therapy in person and via telehealth in California
Hi, I’m Jess
I work with adults and couples in Oakland, Lafayette & across California. My practice is rooted in gentleness, curiosity, and a belief that we each carry more internal wisdom than we realize. I often support women, new parents, artists, LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse folks, men, and people in the perinatal period.
What I support
• Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
• Trauma and EMDR
• Relationship patterns and couples therapy
• Identity shifts and life transitions
• Pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and loss
• Parenting and caregiving
• Career changes and burnout
• Grief — the clear and the complicated
• Feeling disconnected from yourself
We are living in overwhelming times, and it makes sense if you’re feeling stretched thin or a little untethered. Therapy can be a place to slow down and listen inward — to what hurts, what you’re carrying, and what is ready to shift. Together, we will make room for what’s true and find a path that feels more grounded and honest for you.
If you want to learn more, you can visit my Specialties pages, About, and FAQ.
I have seen therapy change lives. I believe that quality mental health care is essential for personal freedom and growth, and I’m here to guide you there.
My approach combines talk therapy and body-based techniques to help you feel more present, release stuck emotions, and find relief from anxiety and overwhelm .
Areas of Expertise
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New Parents / Postpartum / Prenatal
Perinatal and postpartum therapy offers a supportive space to navigate the profound shifts of parenthood, process birth trauma, and reconnect with your sense of self through compassion and understanding.
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EMDR / Somatic
EMDR therapy helps you to process and heal from difficult experiences by guiding the brain to reprocess distressing memories in a more adaptive way.
Somatic therapy gently releases stored stress through the connection between body and mind.
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Couples
Couples therapy creates a safe, affirming space for all relationship types to improve communication, trust, and intimacy. It helps navigate complex dynamics, fostering mutual respect and emotional connection.
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LGBTQ+
Gender and sexuality affirming therapy offers a space to stand in the fullness of who you are. This can be both daunting and empowering. Affirming therapy strengthens your sense of self, improves well-being, and may illuminate a need for change.
