Jacqueline Morita

With a warm, compassionate, and positive approach to therapy, Jacqueline Morita, LMFT, creates a safe and comfortable environment for clients to address their concerns. Understanding that seeking help can be daunting, Jacqueline meets clients where they are in their journey for exploration and change. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in the understanding that individuals are part of larger systems that may impact their current situations.

Jacqueline's practice is informed by a holistic perspective, exploring biological, psychological, social, and spiritual components of her clients' lives. She utilizes evidence-based models such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused-CBT, and Solution-Focused Therapy. When working with children, Jacqueline often incorporates play and art interventions, providing appropriate materials to support emotional processing and coping.

Through her extensive clinical experiences in multiple community agencies, Jacqueline has developed expertise in helping a diverse range of clients. Her practice spans across all age groups, from children and teens to adults and families. She specializes in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, family conflict, and life transitions. Additionally, Jacqueline has experience and interest in areas including self-esteem and body image issues, inner child wounds, identity exploration, academic or work stress, communication challenges, grief, women's issues, and parenting struggles.

Jacqueline's educational background includes a Master's degree in Marital & Family Therapy from the University of San Diego and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from California State University, East Bay. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #141823) with the Board of Behavioral Sciences. Jacqueline continues to enhance her skills through additional training, including completion of courses in the Basics of CBT - Essentials I and Trauma Focused-CBT.

With her user-friendly interventions and ample space for emotional processing, Jacqueline helps clients identify the origins of their struggles and work towards their therapeutic goals. Her approach is tailored to each individual's needs, whether they're seeking support for personal growth, family dynamics, or specific mental health concerns. Jacqueline offers both virtual and in-person availability, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for her clients as they embark on their therapeutic journey.