she/her
Jacqueline Deras
LMFT
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.
License number
#91426
Therapy style
Hello! 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 specialize in working with adults who have experienced depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, parenting concerns, interpersonal /marital issues, and work stress. 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
Education
MS - Counseling, University of Phoenix
Interests
I enjoy pilates, calligraphy, gardening, and interior design.