Jeri Coast, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jeri!

I specialize in process-based therapy and have a passion for and am committed to helping people navigate through life’s challenges. I focus on providing compassionate and effective therapy and accommodate my approach to meet your unique needs and goals.

My focus

Whether you are seeking support for personal growth, family conflicts, or life transitions, I am here to accompany you on your journey toward healing and resilience. If you need in-depth support for depression, anxiety, or trauma, I offer integrated interventions to address the underlying core processes that drive mental health disorders.

My approach

I utilize evidence-based practices such as Mindfulness, CBT, DBT, ACT, and CPT. I aim to create a safe and collaborative space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings openly, without judgment.

My communication style

I create a warm, comfortable, and inviting environment so you feel safe to open up. I build rapport and develop a strong therapeutic relationship, as this produces good outcomes. A little humor goes a long way, too!

My journey to mental healthcare

I was inspired to understand the brain by my high school psychology teacher and have always been fascinated by how the brain and relationships work. My nature has always been to help others, and it is one of my core values. Being a therapist and helping others heal from their pain aligns with my core values.

My goals for you

My style of therapy is client-centered. I believe in working together and including you in treatment decisions. I do regular check-ins to make sure you feel you are making progress and meeting your goals.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll spend time getting to know one another so you can begin to feel at ease and safe. I'll explore your needs and discuss what you would like to accomplish in therapy. Based on your initial information, I may discuss a preliminary treatment plan and explore if it sounds good to you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

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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

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jeri Coast