Jessica Shaylor, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jessica!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). I help adults work through anxiety, relationship struggles, and life transitions with warmth and curiosity. My approach is collaborative and down-to-earth, focusing on self-understanding, healing, and real-life growth.

My focus

I work with adults who feel stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or repeating relationship patterns. My clients often seek healing, clarity, and a stronger sense of self. I offer a warm, supportive space to explore emotions, build self-trust, and create more fulfilling, authentic connections.

My approach

My approach is gentle and collaborative, creating a safe space to explore your emotions, patterns, and needs. I blend attachment-based, psychodynamic, and mindfulness practices to nurture self-understanding, healing, and growth—always meeting you where you are with compassion and care.

My communication style

My style is warm, genuine, and down-to-earth. I aim to create a space where you feel seen, supported, and safe to be yourself. Sessions often feel like meaningful conversations—filled with curiosity, compassion, and gentle challenges that help you grow at your own pace.

My journey to mental healthcare

I was drawn to therapy through my own experiences of growth and healing. I know how transformative it can be to feel seen and understood. Being a therapist allows me to hold space for others on their journeys—helping them reconnect with their strength, self-compassion, and sense of possibility.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting as a collaborative and flexible process. Together, we identify what matters most to you and break it into realistic, meaningful steps. My focus is on progress, not perfection, helping you build confidence, insight, and lasting change at a pace that feels right.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll get to know each other and explore what brought you to therapy. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space to share your story, clarify your goals, and begin identifying patterns or challenges. You can expect compassion, curiosity, and a focus on understanding your unique experience.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Attachment-based

Behavioral Activation

Compassion Focused

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Educators

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

All Savers
Allegiance
Anthem
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science Psychology (MSPSY) Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jessica Shaylor