Jennifer Butler, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jennifer!

I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults from diverse backgrounds, specializing in trauma, stress, anxiety, grief, and depression. My practice is inclusive and welcoming to clients from all cultures and identities.

My focus

I have extensive experience with teens, young adults, adults, and older adults dealing with grief, trauma, and life transitions. I'm comfortable working with clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

My approach

Because each person is unique, my approach is tailored to your specific needs. I primarily use Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy, but I'm flexible and will incorporate other modalities when they serve you best.

My communication style

My style is calm, light-hearted, and personable, yet honest and straightforward. I use relatable metaphors to help you remember skills from our sessions. I listen without judgment, and clients typically feel comfortable being themselves with me.

My journey to mental healthcare

As a multilingual immigrant raising biracial children, I understand firsthand the importance of mental health and having a diverse, inclusive experience in therapy. My personal experiences and passion for helping others naturally led me to this work.

My goals for you

I'm client-focused and work with you to determine your therapy goals. Together we'll prioritize areas you'd like to address and set reasonable, realistic, and achievable goals.

Our first session

Our first session focuses on building rapport and helping you decide if I'm the right fit. I believe you need to click with your therapist for success. I'll get to know you, understand what brought you to therapy, and gather background information to create the best treatment plan.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Cancer

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Transgender

Vegan

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Chinese

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Simmons College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jennifer Butler