Jammie

Jammie Peterson

Social Worker (Mental Health)

“I am graduate from the University of Southern California. I have been working in mental health since 2017 and in the field of social work since 2010. I have worked with numerous high risk populations throughout Los Angeles county including; residential group homes, probation youth, homeless & hospice.”

About Me

As a Mental Health Social Worker (ASW), I bring extensive experience supporting individuals through life's toughest moments. My background includes over a decade in social work, with six years focused on mental health. I have worked with diverse high-risk populations, from residential group homes to those experiencing homelessness. This deep experience allows me to offer a grounded, non-judgmental space. Clients navigating complex challenges or difficult transitions will find an empathetic, practical guide.

Approach

Experience with residential group homes, probation youth, homelessness and hospice shapes a steady, practical rhythm to therapy that centers safety and real-world problem solving. In Sun Valley or online, I keep sessions focused and collaborative—short-term goals, straight talk, and homework that fits your life; with children that often means playful, skill-building activities, and with adults it’s skills practice and narrative work. Between sessions I offer brief check-ins and concrete strategies to practice. Those navigating transitions, trauma, or relationship stress tend to find this approach useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Therapy

    Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.

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Works With:

  • All ages
  • Families
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Social Worker (Mental Health)

    A social worker specialising in mental health, providing therapy, case management, and support for people with psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Associate Clinical Social Worker

Qualifications

University of Southern California

Service Areas

Guiding Strength Therapy

In-person & Online

Sun Valley, California

United States