Janelle Kreps, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Janelle!

I specialize in trauma-informed therapy, which pulls from a variety of approaches, most often cognitive behavioral work. I help adolescents and adults navigate complex trauma, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, religious trauma, and mood disorders.

My focus

I work with adolescents and adults impacted by complex trauma, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, religious trauma, and mood disorders.

My approach

I utilize an integrative and trauma-informed approach to help you overcome symptoms and achieve your goals. Together, we'll build a strong base of coping skills—relaxation, movement, and creativity—so you can comfortably process what you need to in session and manage symptoms between sessions.

My communication style

I work to create a safe and collaborative environment in which you can process. I communicate in a straightforward, compassionate style with a little humor when appropriate.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always loved psychology and research. After a loss in the family, I decided it was time to do the thing I originally wanted to do. I love helping people in this way.

My goals for you

I encourage you to set clear goals for therapy that you're willing to work towards. I then collaborate with you to break those goals into smaller, readily achievable steps so we can get momentum going.

Our first session

The first session will be different from a traditional therapy session in that there are more questions and goal-setting going on. This is a session for both of us to clearly understand what brought you into therapy, what you hope to get out of it, and whether we are a good fit to help you achieve those goals.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology, emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy from California Lutheran University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Janelle Kreps