I’m a California-based psychotherapist helping adults and couples heal from trauma and old patterns so they can reconnect with themselves and each other.
My approach blends evidence-based tools like EMDR, IFS and Somatic Experiencing with warmth, humor, and authenticity, so therapy feels real, not just clinical.
If you’re feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or broken, therapy with me is about having an embodied experience of insight that leads to and finding a steadier way of being,
more calm, clear, and whole.
Jessie Withers, MA
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Welcome!
MEET JESSIE
Associate Marriage & Family Therapist #155028
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor # 19353
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Education, Credentials, & Trainings
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
- EMDRIA-Approved EMDR S.A.F.E. Training Specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing for Trauma Resolution
- IFSCA -Level 1 Stepping Stones -Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- IFSCA -Level 2 Stepping Deeper -Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- The Vancouver School of Narrative Therapy
- ICEEFT- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship
- Somatic Experiencing International Foundations Training
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Antioch University Los Angeles
- EMDRIA-Approved EMDR S.A.F.E. Training Specializing in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing for Trauma Resolution
- IFSCA -Level 1 Stepping Stones Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- IFSCA -Level 2 Stepping Deeper Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- The Vancouver School of
Narrative Therapy - ICEEFT- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship
- Somatic Experiencing International Foundations Training
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Here’s what that looks like in practice:
Therapy with me is a relational, reflective, and collaborative process.
I help you see yourself more clearly and support deep insight that leads to your long-term growth.
Therapy with me is a relational, reflective, and collaborative.
It is a guided process that supports deep insight and your
long-term growth.
- EMDR to help your nervous system process trauma at its roots
- IFS (Parts Work) to build relationships with the parts of you that feel stuck, protective, or shut down
- Somatic tools for grounding, regulation, and listening to the body
- Relational depth work to strengthen trust, connection, and presence
- Perspective + reflection, I track the bigger picture so you can see how the pieces of your story fit together
- EMDR to help your nervous system process trauma at its roots
- IFS (Parts Work) to build relationships with the parts of you that feel stuck, protective, or shut down
- Somatic tools for grounding, regulation, and listening to the body
- Relational depth work to strengthen trust, connection, and presence
- Perspective + reflection, I track the bigger picture so you can see how the pieces of your story fit together
I blend evidence-based approaches with warmth, humor, and authenticity.
I show up as a real human in the room with you!
I’m not here to just nod or hand out worksheets. I’m here to help you slow down, notice what’s really happening, and connect the dots in ways that are hard to do on your own.
I blend evidence-based approaches with warmth, humor, and authenticity.
I show up as a real human in the room with you!
I help you slow down, notice what’s really happening, and connect the dots in ways that are hard to do on your own.
My Style of Therapy
GET TO KNOW...
- John S., Sacramento CA
I was on the fence about starting therapy, but working with her just feels really natural and easy.
I actually look forward to our weekly talks and I walk away feeling a lot lighter and like I can handle what comes at me in the week.
What Clients Say About Therapy with jessie
“Jessie's great. She calls me out when I need it, and actually helps me figure out what to do next.”
I’m a fellow trauma survivor, I live with an autoimmune disorder, and am a member of the bereaved community.
I grew up as an only child, and someone who learned firsthand the power of nervous system healing and authentic connection.
I’ve always been drawn to the deeper layers of human experience and the ways we make meaning, even from the most painful parts of our lives.
Outside of sessions, I’m a metaphor enthusiast, a lover of classic literature, coffee devotee, and animal rescuer.
A Bit About Me Outside Therapy
The narcissist in your life
Daring Greatly
The body keeps the score
what happened to you?
“Shelf” Discovery
MY FAVORITE BOOKS FOR for your Healing Journey
(...sorry I had to)
loving what is
hold me tight
come as you are
mating in captivity
“Shelf” Discovery
MY FAVORITE BOOKS FOR for your Healing Journey
(...sorry I had to)
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Why Traditional Talk Therapy May Not Heal Trauma...and what to do instead.
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What actually happens in an EMDR session?
Trauma Therapy, Tools & Insights
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10 Signs your nervous system is stuck in survival mode
HEaling journal
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My work is rooted in anti-oppression values and I strive to create space that honors your full humanity and the systems that shape it.
Justice and healing are intertwined
My Anti-Racism and Social Justice commitment
I believe therapy should be a place where all parts of you are welcome, including how you identify, your sexuality, your culture, and the entirety of your lived experience.
