Hi, I'm Jodi Paris. I'm a licensed marriage & family therapist in both California and Florida. Over the last 25 years, I have helped my clients improve their lives and become the best version of themselves. By utilizing various therapy techniques, I increase my clients confidence, personal strengths, self esteem, resilience, as well as strengthen their relationships . My style of therapy is warm and personal. I believe in treating every individual with respect, sensitivity, and compassion while building a strong trustworthy rapport. Together, we will come up with goals and solutions that are going to work best for you, so that you can overcome the personal hurdles which are stopping you from achieving what you want and desire. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, parenting issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence, and career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My clients can expect to set realistic goals, solve problem, be more assertive, better manage stress and anxiety, journal and keep track of feelings, thoughts and behaviors, engage in more enjoyable activities like hobbies, exercising, and social activities, and identify and challenge negative thoughts. I may assign activities like reflection exercises, mediation, and/or worksheets that will test my client's learned skills and techniques and how they respond to real triggers (stressors) in their environment.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Positive Psychology.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My biggest strengths are making clients feel heard, understood and respected without being dismissive or minimizing my clients challenges especially when they are navigating through their challenges in our live video/phone sessions.

About Jodi Paris