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My name is Jesse, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California with a Master’s degree from Columbia University School of Social Work and a Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University. I have worked in the mental health field since 2008, supporting clients across a range of ages and concerns. My approach integrates psychodynamic exploration with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helping clients reflect on how childhood experiences and family dynamics shape current patterns while also identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors for practical change. I believe thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are interconnected, and by bringing unconscious patterns into awareness and practicing new cognitive, mindfulness, and behavioral strategies, clients can experience meaningful relief and growth.
In the initial session we’ll review your reason for seeking therapy, relevant personal and medical history, and current functioning across work, relationships, and daily life. I’ll assess presenting symptoms, risk factors, and treatment goals, explain my approach, and collaboratively outline a focused plan and next steps.
I prioritize open communication and strive to maintain an honest, supportive therapeutic relationship. I regularly review progress with my clients and help identify any barriers that may be hindering their growth. I strongly believe that with consistent support and constructive feedback, personal growth and meaningful change are possible.
I work primarily with young adults facing major life transitions who often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about the future. My clients tend to be motivated for change but may lack the coping tools they need; together we build skills, clarity, and confidence to face transitions more effectively. I have extensive experience supporting people through mood disorders, anxiety, relationship challenges, and a range of life stressors.
Cash - $175 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Gravie
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Meritain
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
My approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I believe that our thoughts and emotions are interconnected, and by identifying and reshaping negative thought patterns, we can experience emotional relief and improved well-being.
Through psychodynamic exploration, I work with clients to gently uncover and process how childhood experiences, family dynamics, and life events have shaped their patterns, so they can heal and move forward.
6 ratings with written reviews
August 23, 2025
Jesse really listens to what your saying emotions and all, and seems to decipher what is going on in my head and able to make some sense of it all. She may offer a variety of solutions to figure out what works best for me. Most of all, what I like about her, is that she listens well and is understanding.
August 22, 2025
Jesse is more than just challenging and authentic—but I’m limited to two choices. Jesse is also warm and solution oriented. Intelligent, direct, empowering, humorous, ope-minded; the list goes on. What’s most important beside the adjectives that help describe her and her quality of care is that she does in fact care about her patients and their health. She has a genuine investment in seeing opportunities for growth and improvement. She is able to communicate naturally and confidently with me.
June 29, 2025
I like that Jesse listened and she didn’t seem to judge anything that I said. She was patient. She asked a lot of questions and was very observant. I learned something new about myself which will allow me opportunity to improve my behavior.