Jessica S Edelstein, ATR-BC, LMFT, CDP

About

Marriage & Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. Works with Neurodiversity Affirming, Creative & Entertainment Industry Professionals and Grief. Sees clients in person and online. Takes some insurance plans; see the full list below. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Grief
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Family Conflict
• Life Coaching
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management
• Trauma and PTSD

Types of therapy

• Art TherapyUses drawing, painting or other art-making to express and explore feelings, with a therapist trained in art therapy. No artistic skill is needed.
• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• CoachingGoal-focused work on the present and future, such as career, performance or life changes, rather than treatment of a mental health condition.
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Compassion FocusedHelps people who are hard on themselves to build warmth and compassion toward themselves, as a counterweight to shame and self-criticism.
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)A skills-based therapy grown out of CBT. Teaches ways to manage intense emotions, get through crises, stay present and handle relationships.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Expressive ArtsUses several creative forms, such as art, music, movement, writing or drama, to explore feelings and experiences.
• Family / MaritalTherapy with couples or families together, focused on communication, conflict and the patterns between people.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• NarrativeHelps people separate themselves from their problems and retell the stories they hold about their lives in ways that feel truer and more helpful.
• Play TherapyUses play, toys and games to help children express feelings and work through problems in a way that suits their age.
• Positive PsychologyFocuses on well-being, strengths, gratitude and what makes life fulfilling, alongside working through difficulties.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Neurodiversity Affirming, Creative & Entertainment Industry Professionals, Grief, ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Body Image, Coping Skills, Dementia, Education and Learning Disabilities, Family Conflict, Geriatric and Seniors, Impulse Control Disorders, Infidelity, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Neurodivergence, Parenting, School Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Addiction, Stress, Thinking Disorders, Trauma and PTSD, Women's Issues

Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Out of Network

Fees

Individual sessions $190, couple sessions $220; sliding scale available

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Ages

Children (6 to 10), Preteen, Teen, Adults

Works with

Individuals, Family, Group

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Education

UCLA, ArtCenter College of Design, PGI

Years in practice

13

Education & qualifications