Jody

Jody Bremer

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“Compassionate, kind and straightforward psychotherapist, specializing in couples and individual relationships, PTSD and sex/intimacy issues.”

About Me

I am a compassionate and kind psychotherapist. I offer a straightforward approach to help individuals and couples navigate their relationships, including intimacy and sex issues. We can also explore the lasting impact of PTSD. My aim is to create a safe space where you can speak openly, gaining clarity and practical ways forward. This direct yet empathetic style is ideal for those seeking genuine connection and lasting change.

Approach

Kindness and clarity guide how I work: sessions shift between focused curiosity and practical skill-building to address patterns tied to PTSD, intimacy, and relational pain. I meet with adults and couples in Mission Viejo and online, keeping conversations paced, direct, and in English so progress feels manageable. We set small, doable goals, practice communication and grounding between sessions, and notice shifts in trust and desire over time. This way of working helps people who want straightforward, compassionate support to reconnect and move forward.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Psychotherapy

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

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  • Sex Therapy

    Specialised therapy addressing sexual concerns such as low desire, performance anxiety, pain during sex, or mismatched needs between partners.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

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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  • 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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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Relationship Issues

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

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Relationship Counseling

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

  • Sexual Issues

    Difficulties related to sexual functioning, desire, identity, or behaviour that cause distress or interfere with relationships.

    Learn more about Sexual Issues

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

California Board of Behavioral Sciences

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

Pepperdine University

Service Areas

Jody Bremer, LMFT, INC

In-person & Online

Mission Viejo, California

United States

Mission Viejo, United States