Wanda Jackson, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Wanda!

Welcome. I’ve been expecting you. Please, come in. Allow me to introduce myself—I’m Wanda Mercedes Jackson, LMFT. With your consent, I’ll be your companion on your wellness journey. As a bilingual and bicultural therapist, Spanish & English honor the ways culture, family, identity, and lived experience can shape our emotional well-being.

My focus

I serve adults who find themselves at a crossroads—navigating the remnants of trauma, particularly those impacted by sexual, racial, emotional, psychological, physical, financial, domestic, or workplace abuse. Let’s honor your past, make space for where you are in the present, and gently explore the future you envision for yourself.

My approach

My client-centered approach is grounded in warmth, empathy, respect, nonjudgment, genuineness, acceptance, trustworthiness, and unconditional positive regard. As I walk alongside you, we will create space to pause, reflect, reconnect, and renew—at a pace that honors where you are.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, courteous, collaborative, and client-centered. Meaningful healing and growth begin when clients feel accepted, supported, and comfortable showing up as their authentic selves. I welcome communication in both English and Spanish, honoring your culture, linguistic preference and self-expression.

My journey to mental healthcare

From childhood, I felt a natural calling to connect with people and help them feel better. That early sense of purpose grew into a passion for understanding people’s stories, supporting them through difficult seasons, and helping them recognize their own strengths. Becoming a therapist allowed me to turn that calling into meaningful work.

My goals for you

Together, we will co-create short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals in alignment with your vision for your life. Goal setting provides direction and purpose in treatment, helping clients identify meaningful priorities, track progress, and build toward lasting change.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity for us to begin getting to know one another and create a supportive therapeutic space. By opening the door to your life, I’ll ask questions, listen to your concerns, explore the challenges you’re experiencing, and invite you to share the story that has shaped you.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial, Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Compassion Focused

Humanistic

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

Educators

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
BHS EAP

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts in (MA) in Marriage and Family Therapy, MFT and Professional Clinical Counseling, PCCC from Brandman University, Chapman University and a Master of Science (MS) in Counseling and Personnel Services from Fordham University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Wanda Jackson