Therapy for Life’s Turning Points
Helping teens, adults, and couples move through life transitions, anxiety, burnout, and relational stress.
Available for sessions in-person in Santa Monica and virtually throughout California
What I Help With.
Burnout that makes even small tasks feel overwhelming
Constant self-criticism, perfectionism, or imposter feelings
Old wounds or trauma that leave you stuck in the past
Anxiety that shows up as overthinking, people-pleasing, or sleepless nights
Big life shifts - breakups, new jobs, divorce, moving, or starting college
Relationships that feel more draining than supportive
About Me
I’m Jen, a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (#153153) living & working in Santa Monica, CA. I offer both in-person and virtual therapy for adults, teens, and couples.
My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by navigating high-pressure careers and complex family dynamics. These experiences have fueled my passion for helping others find strength, clarity, and a clearer sense of what they want.
In our work, I’ll help you notice the patterns you’re caught in - not from a place of judgment, but with curiosity. We’ll explore the beliefs and experiences that have shaped how you move through the world, and where you could benefit from a shift or different perspective. That could mean looking at how the past shows up in the present, tuning into what actually feels good (which often gets overlooked), or getting specific on what you need but haven’t been able to ask for…and learning how to ask for it with confidence.
Services
Individual Therapy
For teens, young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, burnout, or major life changes.
Couples Therapy
For partners wanting to improve communication, rebuild trust, or feel more connected in their relationship.
Premarital Therapy
For couples preparing for marriage who want to deepen connection, navigate differences with confidence, and start this new chapter on a strong foundation.
Areas of Focus
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High achievers often carry invisible pressure - to perform, lead, and keep it together. I work with professionals navigating burnout, identity, and the tension between outer success and inner overwhelm.
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Support around identity, independence, anxiety, academic pressure, relationships, family dynamics, and life after graduation.
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Many men are taught that being strong means being self-sufficient - that independence and productivity matter more than emotional awareness. I work with men navigating pressure, identity, self-worth, anger, and vulnerability.
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For teens, young adults, and adults working through a critical inner voice, appearance-related anxiety, or the pressure to meet unrealistic standards. Our focus will be on shifting how you relate to yourself, your body, and the stories you’ve been told about worth.
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For those who grew up without the emotional support they needed — often navigating guilt, boundary issues, or a lingering sense of emotional responsibility. This work helps make sense of those early dynamics and how they still show up, while building more space for self-trust, autonomy, and relief.
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I help teens work through anxiety, friendships, school stress, and shifting family dynamics. My focus is on creating a space where they feel heard and supported, while also working with parents to strengthen communication at home.
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Therapy for kids, teens, and young adults navigating the emotional impact of divorce - from loyalty binds and shifting family roles to grief, confusion, and feeling stuck between parents. This work focuses on giving young people a space to name their experience, feel more grounded, and strengthen their sense of emotional safety and self.
Get in Touch
Schedule a complimentary 1:1 consultation call to get a sense of my style and see if working together feels like a good fit.