MEET YOUR THERAPIST · CALIFORNIA TELEHEALTH
Hi, I'm Janessa.
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in EMDR for trauma and ERP for OCD, and I draw on ACT, CBT, and DBT skills across all of my work. I work with individuals and couples by secure telehealth, anywhere in California.
- LMFT · CA License #120452
- 10+ Years of Clinical Experience
- Secure 50-Minute Video Sessions
- $185 / Session
- Out-of-Network (Mentaya Reimbursement)
MY PHILOSOPHY
Explore what makes life meaningful, and build the willingness to live it.
Perhaps painful experiences have narrowed your world, or compulsive behaviors have pulled you away from the life you want to live. You may be struggling to make sense of your inner world and not know where to begin. Therapy offers an honest chance to find some balance, understand yourself, and build the courage to change.
In our work together, you can expect a warm and direct style with a collaborative spirit. Together, we can explore what it means to live fully, manage uncertainty, and sit with the questions that shape who you're becoming.
I'm driven by the fundamental belief that every person has an inherent capacity for change.
WHAT WORKING WITH ME IS LIKE
Warm, direct, and collaborative
Honest, not harsh
I'll tell you what I see, and I'll do it with care. You won't have to wonder where you stand or what we're working toward.
Structured with purpose
Sessions are active, not talking in circles. You'll always understand why we're doing what we're doing, and you'll leave with skills to practice.
Trauma-informed
We move at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system. You set the direction; I bring the tools and the steadiness.
BACKGROUND
Over a decade of clinical experience
I've worked across a wide range of needs, from life transitions to complex, long-standing symptoms. That foundation shapes a deeply trauma-informed approach to every client I see.
Today my focus is narrower. I work with people who look calm on the outside while quietly battling intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or the lasting effects of trauma, and who are exhausted from managing it alone.
Outside of work, I'm usually outdoors, often somewhere with a view of Mount Diablo.
HOW I CAN HELP
My specialties
Trauma & PTSD
Panic & Anxiety
Emotions & Relationships
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
Specialized training for focused care
Licensure & Education
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
California License #120452
M.S. in Psychology (Counseling)
California State University, Stanislaus
B.A. in Psychology
California State University, Stanislaus
Member
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Advanced Training
EMDRIA-Approved EMDR Training
Trauma and PTSD reprocessing
DeTUR Protocol
Desensitization of Triggers and Urge Reprocessing
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
For OCD and intrusive thoughts
ACT, CBT & DBT Skills
For anxiety, emotion regulation, and values-based living
GETTING STARTED
Telehealth across California, with clear costs
PRIVATE PAY
$185per 50-minute individual session
Cards, HSA, and FSA accepted.
PPO PLANS (OUT-OF-NETWORK)
Most PPOs reimburse a portion once your deductible is met. Mentaya files your claims automatically, so there's no paperwork on your end.
I'd love to hear what's bringing you here.
Start with a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation. Ask your questions, explore your goals, and see if this work feels like the right fit.