Jennifer Rickard, M.Couns

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Individual, couple and family psychotherapy that incorporates body, mind and spirit to create your full personal and relational potential.”

About Me

As a couple and family therapist, I have a strong conviction in the healing power of healthy relationships. Connecting to your authentic self and fostering wellness in all relationships in your life is a primary focus of my work. I provide individual, couple and family psychotherapy for youth and adults of all family and relationship constellations. My holistic approach incorporates body, mind and spirit to help you create your full personal and relational potential.

Approach

Are you seeking support in moving through a life or relational challenge? Sometimes we all need support in finding creative solutions or building strong relationships. I would enjoy supporting you in taking steps to achieve your goals. I will help you identify areas for change, think outside the box for new insights and solutions, and learn tools to manage your life and enhance your relationships. My goal is to empower you to access your own inner wisdom and resources to move forward. I utilize psychotherapy, EMDR, somatic awareness, meditation and mindfulness practices, movement, art, and other modalities to facilitate the growth and change you seek. In my practice, I honor the spectrum of human and relationship diversity. I would be honored to support you on your journey.

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Basic Information

San Diego, United States

In-person & Online

Services

While I address a variety of issues and concerns that my clients bring in to sessions, I have over 22 years of specialized training and experience in the following areas: trauma, PTSD, relational issues, LGBTQ+, multicultural and social justice issues, health and wellness, disordered eating and body image, anxiety, and stress management. I am an EMDR certified clinician. For your convenience, I offer office visits, walk and talk therapy, and video teletherapy for all California residents. For more detailed information about my practice, please visit my website at: JenniferRickardMFT.com

Services Offered:

Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

All ages
Couples
Families
Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Body Image
How a person perceives, thinks, and feels about their physical appearance. When persistently negative, it can drive distress, avoidance, and disordered eating.
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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
LGBTQI+ Support
The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.
Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR Certified Therapist

California Association for Marriage and Family Therapists

Member

Qualifications

Master of Counselling

San Diego State University

Year: 2007

Service Areas

Jennifer Rickard, LMFT

In-person & Online

Bankers Hill

San Diego, California

United States