My name is Luz Hernandez Jasso and I am a Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Napa California and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with children, adults, families, and couples. I specialize in severe trauma, anxiety, and depression, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness base theraphy, and multi-systemic therapy to help my clients to make progress and start feeling better.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, we will spend most of our time discussing how you have been feeling recently. I will ask questions to better understand what you are currently dealing with. This initial session is about building an initial connection and helping me get a sense of where we should go from there. Since everyone is different, I prioritize listening first before making any assumptions.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My gretest clinical tools are using empathic listening, authenticity, and congruence with each client. I use culturally sensitive questioning, respecting cultural differences, and adapting communication styles to be cultural congruent.
My journey as a theraphist began during my undergraduate studies when I worked with victims of severe domestic violence in Mexico. I have always been naturally drawn to supporting individuals through difficult times and challenging situations. I find great fulfillment in helping individuals, families, and couples become the best versions of themselves.
About Luz Hernandez Jasso
Appointments
Virtual
My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a cornerstone of my therapeutic approach. In my experience, I've observed that CBT is highly effective for a range of psychological issues, from anxiety and depression to phobias and PTSD. In therapy sessions, I utilize CBT techniques to help individuals identify and challenge negative thought patterns and beliefs that contribute to their distress. I also integrate various other CBT strategies, such as relaxation training, exposure therapy for anxiety disorders, and problem-solving skills training.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT) is another valuable approach that I incorporate into my therapeutic toolkit. Over my "experience," I've seen MBT grow in popularity and effectiveness, particularly for issues like stress reduction, anxiety, depression, and even chronic pain management. In MBT, the focus is on cultivating mindfulness, which involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. In therapy sessions, I guide clients through these mindfulness practices, helping them develop greater awareness of their thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and external surroundings. One of the key benefits of MBT is its emphasis on acceptance and non-reactivity. Rather than trying to change or control their thoughts and feelings, clients learn to observe them with curiosity and compassion. MBT also encourages clients to bring mindfulness into their daily lives, applying its principles to various activities such as eating, walking, and even interpersonal interactions. By practicing mindfulness regularly, individuals can develop greater resilience and self-awareness, leading to improved overall well-being.
Multicultural
As Bilingual and Bi-culture Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT) I use culturally sensitive questioning, respecting cultural differences, and adapting communication styles to be cultural congruent.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a specialized form of CBT tailored specifically to help individuals, particularly children and adolescents, who have experienced traumatic events. In my "experience," TF-CBT has emerged as one of the most effective interventions for trauma survivors, as it combines elements of traditional CBT with specialized techniques for processing and resolving traumatic memories. TF-CBT typically involves several key components: Psychoeducation, Relaxation techniques, cognitive restructuring, Exposure therapy, Trauma narrative. TF-CBT equips clients with the tools they need to heal from their traumatic experiences and rebuild their lives.
Family Therapy
Family therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within family systems. In my experience, family therapy has proven to be highly effective in addressing a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, behavioral problems in children and adolescents, substance abuse, mental health concerns, and major life transitions. In family therapy sessions, the therapist works with the entire family unit, rather than focusing solely on individual members. The goal is to identify and understand the patterns of interaction and communication that contribute to the family's difficulties and to facilitate positive change. Overall, family therapy provides a supportive and collaborative environment for families to address their challenges and strengthen their relationships. By promoting understanding, communication, and cooperation, family therapy helps families develop healthier and more fulfilling ways of interacting and relating to one another. I specialized in Multi-Systemic therapy, where the view of the family as a complex system in which each member plays a role and influences the functioning of the whole. I assess how family dynamics, roles, rules, and communication patterns contribute to the presenting problems.
