Jesse Tichenor, LMFT
he/him
Licensed in CA #144491
Insurances Accepted: Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of CA
My Focus Areas
ADHD, Addiction, Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Immigration, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Premarital Counseling, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress
My Therapy Style
Clients describe my counseling style as warm, collaborative, and empowering. I tailor my work to each client’s needs and goals, offering a mix of practical, research-backed tools, compassionate listening, and profound confidence in each person’s intelligence, beauty, worth, and creative potential. Integrating a breadth of therapeutic modalities, I prioritize addressing the root causes of the challenges my clients face and deepening alignment between values and action.
My Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i), Couples [The Gottman Method], Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Harm Reduction, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Prolonged Exposure, Psychodynamic, Relational, Solution-focused, Strengths-based
Education & Training
MA - Counseling Psychology, The Wright Institute
Get to Know Me
Why did you become a mental health professional?
Through experiencing firsthand the pain of living with unhealed trauma and the freedom, ease, and clarity made possible by the right kinds of skilled support, I became passionate about mastering the art and science of engaging the innate human capacity for healing. I am also committed to building a world that works well for everyone and see the sharing of tools for emotional wellness and resilience as being foundational to achieving this end.
What are your interests outside of work?
I am an avid rock climber, ultimate frisbee player, acro-yogi, cyclist, whitewater rafter, and backpacker, and love getting to share in these pursuits with my kids.
What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?
I start every morning with family snuggles, the 7-minute workout, and riding my bike to work.
What book have you read more than once?
The Tao te Ching - I find it to be rich with wisdom and fresh inspiration every time I revisit it.
Favorite organization/non-profit?
350.org: Leading the movement to ensure a livable and equitable planet for our grandchildren.
How do you recharge?
I love to recharge by making music with friends, napping in the sun, adventuring outdoors, and, whenever possible, dancing!
