she/her

Jacqueline DerasLMFT

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California

Communication Style

Affirming, Challenging, Engaging, Exploratory, Warm

Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, IPV/DV, Panic, Personality Disorders, Relationship Concerns, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, First responders, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, Students

Years of Experience

15+

I assist patients in tolerating emotional distress and appropriately communicating their needs while finding purpose in their life.

Jacqueline Deras,

LMFT

License number

#91426

Therapy style

I specialize in working with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, parenting concerns, interpersonal /marital issues, and work stress. Whatever has brought you here, I welcome you on your journey. We have all experienced some stress in our lives as it relates to recent transitions, major life events, or day-to-day struggles. My passion has been to support the individual by focusing on their strengths and empowering them to overcome these challenges. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has worked in residential, community-based, and outpatient settings for 14 years. I am experienced in a variety of treatment modalities such as Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavior, and trauma-informed therapy. I assist patients in tolerating emotional distress and appropriately communicating their needs while finding purpose in their life. I meet you where you are and assist you in unraveling these issues in a supportive and collaborative way. I want you to know there's hope in working toward a more substantial life, where you are free from these troubles.

Approaches

Motivational Interviewing
Relational
Solution-focused
Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English

Education

MS - Counseling, University of Phoenix

Interests

I enjoy pilates, calligraphy, gardening, and interior design.