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Joy Jaco, LMFT

Joy Jaco, LMFT

she/they

Licensed in CA #135999
Insurances Accepted: Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth
Speaks spanish
I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing.

My Therapy Style

I provide competent, compassionate mental health care with a flare of comic relief. I approach psychological work from a non-dualistic lens. I believe each of us has inherent wisdom and that we all need support and reminders to more readily access our internal and external resources. I look forward to walking side by side with you on your journey of growth, reflection, and healing. I'm skilled at providing in-depth mental health assessments/diagnostics to support clients in better understanding their challenges and I provide congruent coping strategies/treatment.

I specialize in utilizing a trauma-informed approach with those recovering from acute and chronic trauma, addiction/alcoholism, and attachment issues. I am a trans-affirming therapist working with individuals and families.

I hope to have the opportunity to honor your pain or struggles as well as celebrate your innate beauty and wisdom.

Education & Training

MA - Counseling Psychology with concentration in Expressive Art, California Institute of Integral Studies

Get to Know Me

What are your interests outside of work?

Creating music, art, poetry, hiking, playing with my dogs and hanging out and going on adventures with my teenagers.

What is one thing you do daily that supports your well-being?

Meditation.

What book have you read more than once?

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. It inspires me to connect with my indigenous roots and cultural connection to my heritage.

How do you recharge?

Riding my motorcycles.