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.
Contact Jessica
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Basic Information
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!