Hi, I’m Janessa.

Perhaps painful experiences have narrowed your world, or compulsive behaviors have pulled you away from the life you want to live. You may be struggling to make sense of your inner world and not know where to begin. Therapy offers an honest chance to find some balance, understand yourself, and build the courage to change.

In our work together, you can expect a warm and direct style with a collaborative spirit. Together, we can explore what it means to live fully, manage uncertainty, and sit with the questions that shape who you’re becoming.

I’ve worked across a wide range of needs, from life transitions to complex, long-standing symptoms. That foundation shapes a deeply trauma-informed approach to every client I see.

Today my focus is narrower. I work with people who look calm on the outside while quietly battling intrusive thoughts, anxiety, or the lasting effects of trauma, and who are exhausted from managing it alone.

Outside of work, I’m usually outdoors, often somewhere with a view of Mount Diablo.