Jessica LaRocca
Hi! I'm Jessica, a licensed therapist with over 16 years of experience based in Los Angeles. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and focused on creating real, lasting change.
I also specialize in anxiety and eating disorders, helping clients better understand their patterns, build coping skills, and develop healthier, more balanced relationships with themselves.
My work focuses on helping you better understand your internal experiences while developing practical tools to manage intrusive thoughts, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that feel difficult to break. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, present, and in control of your life.
First session
In our first session, we'll take time to get to know you, including what's bringing you to therapy, what you've been experiencing, and what you're hoping to change. I'll ask thoughtful questions to get a clear picture of your current challenges, history, and goals, while helping you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. You don't need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say, I'll guide the conversation as we begin to make sense of what's going on and start identifying a path forward together.
Strengths
My greatest strengths include working with individuals as well as the family system as a whole. I have extensive experience supporting children, teens, and families in navigating complex dynamics, improving communication, and creating more stable, connected relationships. I also specialize in anxiety and eating disorders, helping clients better understand their patterns, build coping skills, and develop healthier, more balanced relationships with themselves. I bring a warm, attuned, and collaborative approach while also providing clear guidance and evidence-based strategies for meaningful change.
Treatment methods
Family Therapy
My passion is to help struggling families strengthen their relationships through healing ruptures and improving communication.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I like to use CBT techniques to help people learn to challenge maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.
Attachment-based
I help clients explore the dynamics of their relationships through understanding attachment styles and patterns.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I find DBT skills and techniques to be extremely beneficial in helping people manage difficult emotions and tolerate distress.
Location
Virtual sessions