Licensed to practice in California and accepts 28 insurances. Specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Depression
(she/her)
Often rebooked
Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have been a medical social worker for about 30 years and have worked in every capacity in the medical field. This experience gives me a broad knowledge of chronic illnesses, anxiety, life altering illnesses, depression and unexpected life changes. I am also a mother of grown children and get how hard parenting can be, especially as a single parent.
In our first session, I will be doing a lot of information gathering. This might seem tedious, but it is important to do this work so that I can understand who you are as a person, what goals you have for our therapeutic sessions and ultimately for you to see if we will be a good fit in our therapeutic alliance.
My biggest strength as a therapist is that I have walked the walk through therapy myself and have learned a lot in my own life. As a medical social worker, I have met patients that have suffered terrible illnesses and trauma; I am always amazed at the physical and mental strength humans have. I have taken all of that experience and knowledge and use it with clients to develop attainable therapeutic goals to decrease symptoms you may be experiencing.
I have a true passion for working with people from all walks of life. It is hard to reach out and find a therapist that you trust; I hope I can be that person for you, if not, that is okay too. I love working with people who have gotten to a place in their life where they are ready to make changes. My goal is to help you develop tools to use so that you can make positive changes in your life and feel like you are free to be your true, natural, beautiful self.
I identify as
Cash - $170 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
AvMed
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
IHSS Healthy Workers
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Eclectic
I draw on thirty years of experience in the medical field and use an eclectic, humanistic style that is focused on CBT, solution focused therapy. I am passionate about this work and love listening and guiding people through difficult situations.
Polyvagal Therapy
I recently was certified in Polyvagal Therapy from the PVI with Stephen W. Porges, PhD and his associates. There are many exercises that can help you regulate your autonomic nervous system and I find they provide quick relief of symptoms of anxiety.
1 rating with written reviews
June 5, 2026
I really appreciate the kindness and understanding Jennifer Nordstrand gives me during our therapy sessions. She has a positive outlook and helps me accept things about myself without the shame feeling I have attached to them. She has ideas to help Me cope with the change supporting m experience as I get used to the medication. I do not trust most grown adults. But, Jennifer has made me feel like I am willing and can at least try to trust her.