As an integrative therapist, I use the approach/es that most resonate with you to help you understand the causes to your distress as well as identify ways to help you cope in a personalized manner and attain your goals. With validation, compassion, an open-mindset, and flexibility to healing, I can help you be, do and feel better to live a happier life. I've worked with individuals who have/are suicidal, self-harming, drug & alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, domestic violence, complex trauma, physical illness, child abuse & neglect, autism, anxiety, grief, depression, ptsd, homeless, at-risk, terminal illness and gender distress. Taking care of yourself and establishing your boundaries are key. Please feel free to ask me any questions, and I'll reply as soon as possible. I deeply care about each person I do therapy for and can provide necessary referrals. You've made it this far! Continue taking the steps towards booking your therapy session and strengthen yourself. My best to you!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will do an overall biopsychosocial assessment to have an overview and better help you. The following sessions we will work on establishing and taking steps towards your treatment goals.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
I'm trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic, psychodrama, and dialectical behavior therapy, which can be used independently or integratively over the course of sessions. Having the knowledge and experience with different approaches and populations, I can help you identify which one/s work best to help you navigate your dilemmas and do your part.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
Jessica Abuchaibe is a Multilingual Mental Health Therapist and International Certified Life Coach. She speaks English, Spanish, French, Italian, and some Arabic. Abuchaibe graduated with her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, and did her Bachelor of Science in Communication with a double major in Psychology and Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Dance at the University of Miami in Florida. She has done psychotherapy and led support groups for court-mandated individuals with drug & alcohol addiction, sexual abuse, domestic violence, trauma, physical illness, and child abuse & neglect cases at The Ness Center. She’s also done psychotherapy for kids with autism and intellectual disabilities as well as anxiety and grief, teens with adjustment disorders, adults with depression as well as PTSD, and families struggling with dysfunction and emotional instability at the Boys & Girls Club of Malibu. Furthermore, Abuchaibe does psychotherapy and leads support groups for elderly with dementia, depression, and social anxiety at OPICA.