OCD & Intrusive Thoughts
Pure O, relationship OCD, contamination, checking, and the endless demand for certainty. Through Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), you'll learn to tolerate uncertainty and stop letting obsessions make your choices.
EMDR & ERP THERAPIST · TELEHEALTH ACROSS CA
Therapy for Trauma, Anxiety & OCD
For those who look fine on the outside and feel exhausted inside. Warm, direct, structured therapy from the privacy of home.
- LMFT · CA License #120452
- 10+ Years of Clinical Experience
- Secure 50-Minute Video Sessions
- $185 / Session
- Out-of-Network (Mentaya Reimbursement)
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR?
You're holding it together. It's costing you more than anyone knows.
My clients are often high achievers and professionals, people used to solving problems by thinking harder, who now feel held hostage by intrusive thoughts, repetitive rituals, or past trauma. You might look calm on the outside while quietly battling catastrophic loops, overwhelming relationship doubts, or physical panic. You might:
- Replay conversations, check, or seek reassurance—and find the relief never lasts.
- Question your relationship again and again, even when you love your partner.
- Feel your heart race or your mind spiral seemingly out of nowhere.
- Get stuck on a thought you'd never act on, and fear what it says about you.
- Stay on high alert long after the danger has passed.
- Keep a calm face at work while quietly running on empty.
Living on high alert is isolating. You don't have to keep managing it alone.
Fear has a way of making life smaller. Our work is about taking that space back, so you can spend your life on what matters to you instead of managing what you're afraid of.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Specialized care for what keeps you stuck
Trauma & PTSD
Heal the distress behind painful memories and triggers that keep you hypervigilant. EMDR helps your brain and body process the past without having to relive every detail.
Panic & Anxiety
Break free from catastrophic thought loops, chronic perfectionism, and physical panic. Learn to unhook from worry, calm your body, and live by your values.
Emotions & Relationships
Steady, in-the-moment skills for intense emotions, attachment distress, and relationship stress—for individuals and couples who want to handle hard moments with more clarity.
MY APPROACH
Not just talking in circles.
I integrate EMDR, ERP, CBT, and DBT skills. Sessions are active, structured, and collaborative, and you'll always understand the purpose behind what we're doing.
Active & structured
Targeted, evidence-based methods that break the reactive loops in your brain and nervous system—so sessions have direction instead of just venting.
Collaborative
You're the expert on your life. We set the pace together, and you'll never be pushed into an exposure or memory you aren't ready for.
Tools you keep
You'll leave with concrete skills to practice between sessions for compulsions, triggers, and everyday uncertainty.
MEET YOUR THERAPIST
Hi, I'm Janessa.
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over ten years of clinical experience. I work with people who are tired of fighting their own minds. I believe that underneath the fear, most people already know what matters to them. My job is to help you get back to it.
I'm driven by the belief that every person has an inherent capacity for change. Together, we can explore what it means to live fully, manage uncertainty, and sit with the questions that shape who you're becoming.
RATES
Clear costs. No surprises.
PRIVATE PAY
$185per 50-minute individual session
Major credit/debit cards, HSA, and FSA cards accepted. Pay-as-you-go at each session with transparent, predictable pricing.
PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)
Most PPO plans reimburse a significant portion of each session once your deductible is met. Mentaya files your claims automatically, so there's no paperwork on your end.
HOW IT WORKS
Getting started is simple
Free 15-minute call
We'll talk about what you're experiencing, answer your questions, and make sure we're the right fit. No obligation.
Know your costs
We'll go over fees up front, and if you have out-of-network benefits, I'll help you check what your PPO plan reimburses.
Begin telehealth
Complete simple intake forms in the secure client portal and start sessions from the privacy of home, anywhere in California.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE
Answers to common questions before getting started
What if I'm not sure what I need?
That's what the free consultation is for. Bring your questions. There's no pressure and no commitment.
Does online therapy really work?
For many people, yes. Telehealth can be a strong fit for anxiety, OCD, and trauma work, and it lets you practice new skills in the same places your struggles actually show up.
How does out-of-network reimbursement work?
You pay at the time of your session, and Mentaya files the claim with your insurer for you. No superbills or paperwork on your end. Your plan reimburses you directly, usually a portion of the fee once your deductible is met. We can check your benefits before we start.
Taking the first step can feel like a lot. It can also just be a conversation.
Reach out for a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation. We'll talk about what's going on and whether we're a good fit.