Jessica Saucedo, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Jessica!

I aim to reach my patients by meeting them where they are.

My focus

I have worked with many individuals of all ages and backgrounds. I have had the most experience with individuals struggling with Anxiety, Depression, and borderline personality disorders.

My approach

I utilize a person-centered approach. It is important for the person I am working with to feel heard. I utilize this method to help someone build self-confidence and a stronger sense of identity or authenticity. This approach means that I work at utilizing unconditional positive regard, empathetic understanding, and congruence.

My communication style

I work at creating an environment where the clients I work with can feel calm and build trust and rapport that eases them into what the goal of the session is about for the client. Motivational Interviewing and empathetic listening, depending on the needs of the client.

My journey to mental healthcare

I first became a case manager in an outpatient group setting and taught psycho-educational groups. I really enjoyed working alongside the therapists and learned soon after that I enjoyed helping people. I then pursued my degree in social work and worked on building more skills and working in different settings.

My goals for you

When it comes to setting goals, I look for the voice and choice of the client, and I lend a hand in ensuring the goal is SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound.

Our first session

The first session is the intake, where the client will let me know what brought them in to see me and tell me their story. If a client struggles with sharing, I will ask questions that help me understand their story and create a treatment plan that will work for them.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Non-denominational, Spiritual

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

Immune-Disorders

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Queer

Sex-Positive/Kink

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Florida Blue
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Jessica Saucedo