By reaching out for help, you have taken the first step towards a happier and healthier future. Emotional healing begins by sharing your story -- I know this from my own personal journey. To foster a warm, comfortable setting for you, I employ a compassionate, non-judgmental approach that offers a safe space for healing and growth. If you live in the state of California, Nevada, Missouri, or Colorado, I offer HIPAA compliant distance therapy (i.e. teletherapy, video therapy, phone therapy) in an effort to reach a wider range of people in various locations and across distances. My secured online platform is easy to use and completely confidential. The best part is that you can do this from the comfort and privacy of your own home or office, or even when you are out of town. No need to spend extra time driving to and from an office, securing a babysitter, take a longer lunch to make a therapy session, or risk illness.

Because sometimes talking is often not enough to create deep, meaningful and lasting change, I offer Brainspotting, EMDR and Internal Family Systems informed therapy, all of which are evidence-based, mind-body therapies that get to the root of symptoms and actually heal our unresolved wounds and traumatic memories, as opposed to providing short-term symptom relief. I work with individuals (teens, couples and individual adults) who are feeling stuck because there is a gap between the life that they want and the life that they have. They are typically experiencing anxiety, relational difficulties, or a general feeling of stuckness and a misalignment between what life looks like currently and what they really want and know is possible. Because our most important relationship is with ourselves, this is a great place to start. I often utilize Brainspotting (BSP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients go deeper than traditional talk therapy can go. All three are evidence-based mind-body therapies that help clients heal emotional wounds, reduce anxiety, transform traumatic memories, create more self-trust and self-understanding, feel more self-compassion and a greater sense of well-being. I also offer effective communication skills training and boundary-limit setting, helping clients have difficult conversations in a more productive way while honoring their true self and staying respectful of others. I also use Brainspotting, EMDR and IFS with adolescents and teens, typically for anxiety relief.

I am an ADHD certified (ADHD-CCSP) therapist with ten years of experience in the medical field counseling patients and their families. I specialize in executive functioning therapy. Executive functioning skills include the ability to focus attention, manage impulses and emotions, organize, and plan. These skills are most commonly challenged by ADHD. Executive functioning is also impaired with high stress such as when you are navigating something new in your life: a medical diagnosis, a new baby, or divorce. My role is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to define your diagnosis for yourself, process your feelings, build executive functioning skills, and reclaim a sense of balance and empowerment in your life.

My therapeutic practice is grounded in evidence-based techniques and a holistic understanding of each client's unique experiences. I find great joy in working with children, adolescents, and young adults, guiding them through their distinctive challenges and developmental stages. By creating a supportive and empathetic environment, I aim to empower my clients to build resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and achieve their personal goals. I have a deep commitment to serving LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities, addressing their specific challenges and ensuring they feel seen, heard, and valued. Through a collaborative approach, I work closely with clients to develop personalized treatment plans that cater to their unique needs and aspirations. My goal is to help each individual thrive and reach their fullest potential.

IN PERSON, phone & video sessions available. Specialize in: Relationship issues, depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, trauma, life transitions, and abuse (domestic, childhood & sexual). Finding a new perspective on life..... HAPPINESS...What is happiness? At times, despite all your efforts, it may seem like things do not work out the way we have intended. Life is not always easy. We all face struggles every day. As a counselor, my goal is to help you reach the level of happiness YOU deserve! There may become a time when just going through the motions of everyday life, just does not work anymore. Happiness is out there, but grasping it has not been possible. Achieving the happiness you deserve, is one of my primary goals as a counselor.

Please, call me JJ. Truth is, it's all about connection. You need to feel connected to your Therapist as you both work together. No matter how many theoretical orientations a therapist has at their fingertips, it will never replace human connection. My job is to create a safe therapeutic relationship that will allow you to explore and possibly heal past (or current) experiences. My passion is working with relationships... and communication... communication is the foundation of most relationships! When relationships become challenging, or when LIFE becomes challenging, you can become stuck in old, possibly negative patterns. I believe there is always a way to become unstuck and evolve through the challenges. My style relies heavily on Gottman method (an evidenced based framework used with couples), Nonviolent Communication (NVC), Attachment (how has your experience growing up impacted current relationships?), Psychoanalysis (do your current relationships indicate a past pattern or experience that is "haunting" your ability to be authentic? Did experiences in your past create insecurity, shame, guilt, fear or anxiety?), and finally humor. Yep, humor. Because who says therapy can't have moments of lightness? I might argue that the lightness is a guide through the darkness, and that's what I hope to offer to you.

Pain of any kind can be debilitating, all-consuming and can lead to feeling overwhelmed, stuck or paralyzed. You may feel that it may never go away, that things will never change or an overall sense of hopelessness. If you are reading this, chances are that you have experienced some form of pain in your life. Pain appears as addiction, chronic illness, relationship issues, family conflict, depression, grief and loss, anxiety and many other physical and emotional forms. Living with and working through these issues can be difficult but there is hope. If you feel that you are ready to start this journey of healing, the next step may be to find the right guide. This involves finding someone you feel comfortable with, trust and can help you understand yourself better. I would like to be that guide for you. My approach involves a direct and empathetic connection that leads to powerful growth and change. I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to heal the wounds caused by addiction, conflict in families, grief and loss, trauma and living with chronic painillness.

I create a non-judgmental, warm, and welcoming space for each of my clients and it would be an honor to share some time with you. If you’re here because you’ve been struggling with a life change, feel overwhelmed by anxiety, want to improve your relationships, or you’re seeking support for other challenges, then you’ve come to the right place. With extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, and teens, I embrace every client with a multiculturally informed, strengths-based approach. I’m an active therapist who will encourage, kindly challenge, and help you to truly grow in our work together. It would be my honor to support you. I love using evidence-based practices that are tailored to each client's specific needs. By incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other third-wave modalities, I support my clients in developing groundedness, mental flexibility, and clarity to live a better today and tomorrow.

Helping you Gain Insight into your Life so you can Heal from your past, allowing you to take action and move forward with Lasting Change. My patients have affectionally deemed me as “the loving hammer” for my directive, confrontational, yet warm and empathic approach.

I provide an environment that through support and understanding will motivate significant and positive change in your life. Through honest feedback and discussion, you will acquire the tools necessary to achieve a more positive and fulfilling way of relating to the world around you. There are times in all of our lives when we experience challenges and transitions. While these challenges can be stressful and overwhelming, I believe they also present an opportunity for personal growth and change.

I specialize in relationships and heartbreak issues of all kinds. I offer support and teach clients coping skills for trauma, grief, anxiety and depression. I place a strong emphasis on unleashing positive energy and highlighting strengths to help clients succeed in their relationships and lives. I offer a safe space where clients can explore challenging emotions and understand negative patterns that may undermine their success and happiness. I work with my clients to help them release negative habits and nurture positive change to bring forth greater joy and satisfaction in life. Other areas of expertise include support for veterans, divorcees, first responders, and other survivors of trauma.

Are you or someone you know facing the challenges of sex and porn addiction? Sex and porn addiction can be a debilitating and life-destroying struggle. It can leave individuals feeling hopeless and trapped in a cycle of destructive behavior. Many people find themselves stuck in the grips of this addiction, with the constant fear that their life will never improve. They desperately desire freedom and peace, but struggle to find a way out. At Novus Mindful Life Institute, we understand the challenges you face and are here to help you navigate the path to recovery. With our proven cognitive behavioral approach and personalized guidance, I can empower you to overcome obstacles and create lasting change. I'll collaborate with you to uncover the underlying reasons behind your addictive process, providing you with the valuable insights and tools needed to break free. Through a combination of therapy sessions and practical homework assignments, I'll equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to create the life you envision and help you repair any broken relationships. Don't let sex and porn addiction hold you back any longer. There is hope for a brighter future. Start your journey toward freedom and peace today.