Licensed to practice in 3 states and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Coping Skills, Life Transitions and 4 more.
Jennifer Kirkland, Ph.D.
As a psychologist who has been licensed for 27 years, I have been honored to work with a wide variety of people. I enjoy working with a diverse group of clients ranging in age from young adulthood to seniors. Having worked with people across therapeutic environments also gives me an understanding of systems of care that I can pass on to clients.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In the first session, creating a space of warmth and understanding helps us join to identify the most important areas to address. You end the first session knowing you have a caring, knowledgeable and skilled therapist who has your back.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
After 27 years as a licensed psychologist, I have encountered the full range of human experience. Over the years, I have embraced the knowledge that, with the right kind of help, no matter what, positive change can and does occur.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Taking a developmental perspective gives me the chance to support each person right where he or she is in life. No matter what phase of life or personal challenge, underneath it all, we all want to live a life free of internal pain. We all want to move forward in a positive way that draws on each individual's unique, personal strengths.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Life Transitions
Other specialties
Depression
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Men's Issues
Women's Issues
I identify as
White
Woman
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Elders (65 and above)
Licensed in
Arizona
California
Hawaii
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
AvMed
Blue Shield of California - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $150 per session
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Supportive
Everyone needs to feel heard and accepted. My first priority is to make sure you are supported and feel comfortable with the process of working together in a collaborative, positive way.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I believe that the problems a person presents with deserve to be addressed directly. I provide a warm, solution-focused approach for identifying areas of strength and areas that need changing. We will work together to create concrete strategies for reaching goals. Whether it is help for emotional distress or assistance with difficult life situations, I work with each client to bring out the best in the individual. This paves the way for positive change and developmental growth.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Each person has values, beliefs and a unique perspective of self and life. Uncovering and defining one's essential values create the foundation for lasting, positive change. Having a foundation based on your own values and priorities makes goal setting easier, which allows for ease in making life choices consistent with who you really are.