Jeannine Colwell, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jeannine!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing telehealth across California. I use CBT and solution-focused therapy to help teens, adults, and first responders navigate anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, and life transitions.

My focus

I work well with teens and adults facing life transitions, social pressures, career decisions, and motivation challenges. These often show up as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, or substance use. I help you navigate these periods and build skills to feel better about yourself.

My approach

I combine CBT and Solution-Focused approaches to help you understand patterns, build coping strategies, and focus on your strengths. Therapy is collaborative and tailored to your plan and goals, helping you move forward and feel more confident in your life.

My communication style

My style is calm, positive, and personable. I want you to feel comfortable talking about anything without judgment. I'm real and won't sugarcoat things. I'm here to help because this is my passion, and I take pride in truly listening to you.

My journey to mental healthcare

I’ve walked an unconventional path—from teaching to law enforcement to therapy—which showed me the value of resilience and support. I’m driven to help clients overcome obstacles, gain confidence, and take life one step at a time. “Life takes courage, faith, and one step at a time—and if you’re ready, I’m here to walk that journey with you!”

My goals for you

We work together to define what you want to accomplish. After building rapport and understanding your expectations, we create goals and take them one day at a time. Therapy is what you put into it, and I'm here to guide you to crush your goals.

Our first session

In our first session, we’ll focus on you—how you’ve been feeling, what brought you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve. I listen first, build a connection, and work with you to create a plan tailored to your unique needs without assumptions—and begin shaping a therapeutic path that truly fits you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Christian Counseling

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 7 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Single Mother

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) from Argosy University - San Diego, CA.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jeannine Colwell