Hi, I’m Jordan.
I am so glad you are here & thinking about therapy.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Southern-California, I work with adults, young adults, and teens doing individual psychotherapy sessions.
My approach is relational and human; clients describe me as real, easy-going, and warm. I believe therapy is most effective when we can safely explore thoughts and feelings at a pace that works for us. I create that environment as a therapist through approaching with curiosity and empathy rather than judgment. You are the expert on you; I am here to support you in gaining insight by reflecting patterns and processes I notice within you.
The science of attachment theory underscores my work and informs my relational approach. On repeat in my therapy office is the following Carl Rogers quote: “The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”
So much of our culture tells us to numb, avoid, or suppress; to be harder on ourselves and to push ourselves to exhaustion. Here, we gently shift that. Instead of avoiding, we breathe through. Rather than numbing, we sit with. And where we might instinctually suppress, we intentionally get curious about the difficult, the unpleasant, and the unknown. Self-compassion is our guide through this work towards acceptance and change.
For those who seek lasting change, therapy can be deep, meaningful work. If this resonates with you, I encourage you to reach out to setup a free, 15 minute phone consultation and see if I am the right fit for YOU.