- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Attachment work
- Anxiety and stress
About Jessica
Jessica Criner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem concerns. Jessica uses plain talk and focused interventions to help people untangle what feels overwhelming and find ways to cope day to day.
She pays attention to how past hurts and attachment wounds show up now. That can look like trouble trusting a partner, repeated relationship patterns, or intense reactions to reminders of earlier losses. Jessica also addresses issues tied to cultural and racial experiences, immigration, and the impacts of foster care and transracial adoption.
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-based work, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods. She describes Emotionally-Focused Therapy as a helpful way to look at relationship patterns and underlying emotions that are hard to name. Jessica blends practical skills with attention to feelings and relationship dynamics.
She also works with concerns such as abandonment, codependency, commitment problems, infidelity, and guilt or shame. Jessica lists experience addressing domestic violence, hospice and end-of-life counseling, postpartum depression, and substance-related issues. People who want to address both current stresses and deeper relational wounds may find this style useful.
Sessions focus on identifying patterns, naming emotions, and trying small changes between meetings. Jessica frames clients as experts on their own stories while offering guidance on next steps and coping strategies.
Approaches used in online sessions
Jessica uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name the emotions that drive relationship patterns and difficult interactions. EFT focuses on how emotions and attachment needs shape how people relate to others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people choose actions that match their values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and getting unstuck from avoidance.Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Jessica will work with each person to consider their concerns, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit. She pays attention to what changes feel manageable and adjusts the plan based on feedback from sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, shorter check-ins can fit a work break, or not using video can reduce bandwidth and allow focus on conversation. Many people find remote sessions let them connect from quieter surroundings and maintain continuity of care when schedules change. Licensed professionals can help set a pacing and structure that matches everyday routines.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, infidelity, and multicultural concerns.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Her stated approaches include Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, and CBT. She combines attention to emotions and relationships with practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with individuals on trauma, relationships, and stress-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Her practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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