Jessica

Ms Jessica Youseffi

Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

“I help my clients shift their toxic inner voice and develop greater self-compassion so they can walk through life with more resilience.”

About Me

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist in Oakland, California. I work with people facing anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, and LGBTQI+ concerns. I provide somatic psychotherapy, relationship counseling, online sessions, and group therapy.

Approach

Softening self-criticism and building self-compassion unfolds through steady, practical work—noticing body cues, naming old conversational loops, and trying small relational experiments in session. In my Oakland office or through secure online sessions in English, Farsi, or Hebrew, I move at a pace you control, mixing somatic grounding, mindful practice, and feedback that targets how you show up with others. Between meetings you’ll have simple practices to test new responses and gather real-world data. People juggling anxiety, relationships, or identity often find this approach steadying.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

I provide mindful, compassionate and somatic-oriented psychotherapy to adults, adolescents and couples in Oakland and Online. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with self-criticism, shame, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress. I help my clients develop greater self-acceptance and self-compassion so they can walk through life with more confidence and resilience. I also value working with people who experience social marginalization, including POC, first & second-generation immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals and their partners and families. I help my clients address the long-term effects of discrimination and stigma, navigate the complexities of their identities, and embrace their unique expressions. Whatever you’re struggling with, I am here to help you feel more grounded, whole, and confident in your own skin. Get in touch to schedule a free 15-minute consultation!

Services Offered:

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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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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  • Online Therapy

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

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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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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Skills Training

    Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups

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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  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • Therapist / Counselor (Qualifying)

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

John F Kennedy University

Service Areas

Grateful Heart Holistic Therapy Center

In-person

Oakland, California

United States