(She/Her)
Hello, my name is Jenna Bekier. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the states of California and Florida, and have been practicing for 8 years. I received my Bachelors in Psychology from SUNY New Paltz (native New Yorker!) and Masters in Social Work at Florida Atlantic University. My clinical experience includes providing individual, group and family therapy in private practice, CMH, and residential-based treatment for teens with involvement in the foster and juvenile justice system.
During our first session, you can expect a warm welcome and a space aimed at helping us to get to know one another. I will ask about your experiences and challenges that brought you to therapy, and work together with you to explore what goals you want to focus on and outcomes you'd like to achieve. This will be an opportunity for you to learn more about my approach in therapy and for us to begin building our therapeutic relationship with one another.
As a clinician, I feel my greatest strengths lie in bringing a collaborative approach to the therapy space, and promoting empowerment and choice at each step of the way. I value vulnerability, playfulness and authenticity in the work I do with my clients, and help them feel safe to share all parts of themselves.
I specialize in working with teenagers and adults who are experiencing big and sometimes life-altering changes in their lives. Perhaps you are facing a major life transition like a graduation or a move, or your world just changed dramatically by going through a divorce, losing a parent or becoming a caregiver. All of us experience changes in life, but for some of us these changes feel extreme and can bring on traumatic and grief responses that are overwhelming.
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Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
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Optum
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Oscar
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Surest (formerly Bind)
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I feel passionate about using Internal Family Systems in my practice to support my clients in understanding their inner worlds and all aspects of themselves with more clarity, compassion and confidence. IFS is an effective approach to helping clients process through trauma, self doubt, and challenging life circumstances. I have received by IFS Level 1 Therapist Training with the Internal Family Systems Institute and am pursuing certification in this treatment model.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have a post-masters certification in CBT, and have been using this treatment modality effectively for years. CBT is a foundational tool that I use to help clients, especially those new to therapy, to broaden their awareness of their thought patterns, negative core beliefs and deeply held biases. Through this awareness comes the capacity for change, growth and adaptation.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I enjoy utilizing DBT skills in my work with clients to support them in developing tools that support them in regulating their emotions, facing stressful situations or relational problems more effectively, and practicing mindfulness.
Strength-Based
I operate from a strengths-based, mindful self-compassion lens with my clients. I firmly believe that there are "no bad parts" of a person, and we can all benefit from showing ourselves and others compassion.
9 ratings with written reviews
May 18, 2026
I felt immediately comfortable with Jenna and was able to open up in a way that I have not been able to do so with several other providers. I am looking forward to more sessions with her.
September 15, 2025
challenging too, in a friendly way
August 21, 2025
Jenna was kind, understanding and very knowledgeable. I'm looking forward to working together with her through my mental health journey.