Jessica Alonzo Avila, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jessica!

I'm passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges. I'm excited to connect with clients in a flexible, accessible way that supports your growth and healing wherever you are.

My focus

I work with children and adults facing a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, family dynamics, and self-esteem challenges. I have experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and strive to honor each person’s lived experience and identity in the therapy process.

My approach

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Care. I believe therapy should be collaborative, strengths-based, and tailored to your unique needs. Whether we're building coping skills, processing past experiences, or strengthening self-awareness, I create a safe space where meaningful change can happen.

My communication style

Clients describe me as warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth. I'm committed to creating a nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and understood. I believe humor, authenticity, and empathy are powerful tools in building a strong therapeutic relationship.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist started with a deep interest in people, their stories, struggles, resilience, and capacity for change. I found myself drawn to spaces where I could listen, support, and help others find their way through life's challenges. That interest turned into a calling.

My goals for you

My goal is to empower you to better understand yourself, overcome obstacles, and build a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your values. We'll work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you—whether that's healing, growth, or simply feeling more like yourself again.

Our first session

My goal is to empower you to better understand yourself, overcome obstacles, and build a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with your values. We’ll work at your pace, focusing on what matters most to you—whether that’s healing, growth, or simply feeling more like yourself again. I look forward to walking alongside you on your journey.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

+ 15 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare - Medicare Advantage
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

+ 65 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jessica Alonzo Avila