Trauma & SomaticTherapist in Pasadena, CAlifornia & Utah
Hi, I am Jennifer. Nice to Meet you!
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with children, families, individuals and couples navigating dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational patterns.
Perhaps you or your child may feel anxious, overwhelmed, shut down, or quick to react. Big feelings might burst out in moments of intensity or stay tucked quietly inside.
Sometimes the body tells the story first such as with tight shoulders, restlessness, a sense of disconnection, or pulling away when comfort is needed.
Talking alone isn’t always enough, especially when emotions live in the body.
My work centers on helping individuals, children, and families better understand their emotional worlds, especially the parts that are hard to put into words.
Trauma & SomaticTherapist in Pasadena, California & Utah
My work with you is to slow down, listen inward, and grow curious about what their bodies are saying.
Together, we use movement, play, gentle awareness, and connection to explore emotions and protective patterns. We work toward building inner safety, resilience, and deeper relational connection.
I’m here to walk alongside you or your child on your journey toward healing, safety, and growth. Every session is tailored to your unique nervous system and grounded in evidence-based practices. Through trauma-informed care, somatic work, attachment-focused therapy, DBT skills, and even dream exploration, we support healing from the inside out—in ways that feel safe, compassionate, and aligned with your pace.
I deeply honor each person’s story and support the development of emotional regulation, self-understanding, and personal insight. My hope is to help you or your child build resilience, release old patterns, and cultivate a more grounded, connected, and confident sense of self.
Together, we move toward healing, connection, and an authentic, lasting relationship with yourself and others.
Commonly Asked Questions
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Therapy with me is a partnership
𖤓 We will work together to fit your unique needs, goals and values
𖤓 You don’t need to have everything figured out to start.
𖤓 Together, we will work on healing from the inside out, body, mind, and spirit.
𖤓 Whether you want to process past experiences, build stronger relationships, manage overwhelming emotions, or simply reconnect with yourself.
𖤓 I approach therapy with compassion and unconditional support.
☕️ Bring your favorite coffee, tea, or a cozy blanket, and we’ll take the next step together.
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I work with toddlers, adolescents, teens, families and individuals navigating dysregulation, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational patterns.
My approach is grounded in cultural humility, and I strive to create a space that respects and integrates each client’s unique cultural identity, traditions, and ways of healing.
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Description text goes hereMy clinical work is shaped by a blend of formal training, specialized credentials, and hands-on experience across diverse mental health settings. With state-endorsed childhood development training, trauma-informed certification, and somatic therapy credentials, I bring a holistic and grounded approach to healing. My additional training in DBT and attachment-focused therapy allows me to help individuals, children, and families understand their emotional worlds, even the parts that feel wordless, overwhelming, or held in the body.
Over the course of my career, I’ve supported clients across the lifespan and in a wide range of environments. My early work centered around infants, young children, and teens, where I focused on emotional development, attachment, and regulation. As my practice grew, I expanded to support adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relational patterns, and life transitions.
I have had the privilege of serving in leadership and specialized clinical roles, including:
𖤓 Supporting clients in adoption-related contexts, helping families navigate attachment dynamics, identity development, and complex relational experiences.𖤓 Working in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for youth, offering structured therapeutic support, crisis stabilization, and skills-based interventions for adolescents experiencing significant dysregulation and emotional overwhelm.
𖤓 Managing a substance abuse treatment program, providing trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care to individuals and families impacted by addiction.
These experiences allow me to meet clients with deep compassion, clinical insight, and attunement to how the nervous system, environment, and relationships shape healing. No matter the setting or stage of life, I approach each person with steadiness, respect, and confidence in their capacity to grow.
On a More Personal Note…
Growing up as the third of four children in a chaotic, loud household, comparison felt normal, especially with a twin brother. In my family, you had to shout to be heard or seen.
I thought my heightened nervous system was just how everyone felt. Didn’t everyone experience the world as intensely as I did?
I’ve learned that true healing comes from slowing down and listening to my body, honoring its signals, needs, and wisdom.
Chat with me
Feel like we’re a good fit, have questions, or comments? Dial the number below to get in touch!
626-657-8044