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I am honored that you would seek to learn more about me and my practice. I have experience supporting clients with life's transitional stages including perinatal journeys and fertility challenges, grief and loss, identity exploration, relationship dynamic, and healing from complex trauma. I have also worked with clients who feel stuck and stagnant to embrace a sense of self-compassion and center what matters most to them.

Welcome, I'm Jenn. I am glad you are here. Slowing down and considering your own support can be difficult for many of the folks I work with, and you’ve taken the first step.

My clients tend to be smart, quirky, thoughtful, community-minded professionals. They are also often perfectionists who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction in work and relationships, and burnout can arise when you relate to yourself critically or chronically minimize your own needs.

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy for high-functioning, sensitive individuals. I welcome your present challenges, lifetime of experiences, and unique inner world, and offer a space where even the most confusing and distressing concerns can be met with warmth and intelligence. I work to model and support you in relating to yourself with kindness and with clear-eyes. From there, you may better connect with your own wisdom and find you can make more confident and kind choices in your relationships and career.

I hold an M.A. in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies where I trained in holistic approaches to healing emotional pain.

I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) and Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor (CATC-IV) with over 16 years of experience in behavioral health and substance use treatment. I was certified in 2012 for addiction treatment and licensed in 2022 for mental health. I work with adults navigating substance use and recovery, co-occurring anxiety and depression, and life transitions that impact emotional well-being.

I have particular experience supporting men and members of the LGBTQIA+ community in building sustainable recovery, strengthening emotional resilience, and improving relationship health. My work is grounded in a deep respect for the recovery process and the courage it takes to pursue change. I understand that growth is rarely linear, and I approach each client with patience, steadiness, and practical support.

I provide structured, virtual outpatient therapy for adults managing mild to moderate symptoms who are seeking stability, accountability, and meaningful forward movement. At the heart of my work is a commitment to clarity and care to help clients better understand themselves while feeling respected, supported, and empowered throughout the process.

Are you feeling depressed or anxious about your current life situation? Do you wonder if you can build a meaningful life, a life worth living? Are you grieving the loss of someone you love, or the loss of something you hoped to achieve? Are you in the middle of a life transition such as graduation, retirement, becoming a parent, or changing professions? I help people in these situations get in touch with what they really want so they can move forward with confidence.

Hello, I'm Mehri Aboutalebi, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Based in Los Angeles, California, I provide telehealth services statewide and in-person sessions locally. I specialize in helping individuals and couple navigate challenges such as anxiety, stress, trauma, and relationship issues.

My path into therapy was shaped by both personal and professional experiences. A background in the medical field, coupled with my own experiences with physical pain, depended my understanding of the mind-body connection and emotional suffering. This inspired me to pursue therapy, where I believe in the transformative power of therapy and find fulfillment in watching clients evolve and become the best versions of themselves

Therapy should not be pathologizing. You are accepted in all of the ways that are authentic to you.

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If you are tired of meeting with provider after provider and not finding the one that fits, then book with me.

*Currently not accepting Medicare or Kaiser*

I extend my care to encompassing diverse backgrounds and addressing a range of mental health conditions. Specializing in ADHD, trauma, serious mental health conditions, geriatrics, and addiction recovery.

I respect and honor each individual’s preferences and values, including their desire to utilize alternative therapies alongside traditional interventions, such as Ketamine.

*Please note that I do have additional intake documents outside of Headway that will be emailed to you upon booking. They must be completed prior to our meeting. Text "510-9three6-6525" with any questions or assistance with filling them out.

I’m a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in trauma, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and grief. My approach is warm, client-centered, and tailored to your unique needs. I use evidence-based therapies like CBT and ACT to help you heal, while providing a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed space. With advanced training in trauma and suicide intervention, I’m here to support you in feeling understood, safe, and empowered as you navigate life’s challenges.

Finding and embracing your authentic self is a journey that can be challenging. Figuring out how to cope in a healthy way with what the world throws at us can be difficult. I'm interested in working with you to figure out how you want your life and experiences to be, and how to start making your way there. I've been practicing for over 5 years, working mainly with LGBTQ+ young adults and adults struggling with anxiety, gender, and interpersonal communication issues.