Jennifer Pierce
Licensed Therapist, PSYD, LMFT
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I know anxiety and OCD can be challenging, and I want you to feel understood, heard, and less alone. I bring warmth, humor, openness, and understanding to an affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are. We’ll work together one step at a time, finding what helps you move forward and celebrating wins along the way. I also have experience treating eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I’m passionate about inclusive care and have experience working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
I know anxiety and OCD can be challenging, and I want you to feel understood, heard, and less alone. I bring warmth, humor, openness, and understanding to an affirming space where you can show up exactly as you are. We’ll work together one step at a time, finding what helps you move forward and celebrating wins along the way. I also have experience treating eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. I’m passionate about inclusive care and have experience working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
Location
Licensed in California
About
Clinical Expertise
OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Phobias, Skin picking, Hair pulling, Nail biting, Tics, Children and Adolescents
LGBTQ+ affirming
Education
Chicago School Of Professional Psychology AT Los Angeles
Insurance
Plans accepted by Jennifer
Aetna, Ascension SmartHealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, ClaimDOC, Claritev (MultiPlan) PHCS, Curative, Forest County Potawatomi, GEHA, Horizon BCBS, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser - Northern California Region, Kaiser - Southern California Region, Medical Mutual, Meritain Health, Oscar Health, Partners Direct Health, Positive Healthcare, UHC Student Services, UMR, UMR - The Alliance, United Health Care Student Services, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Shared Services, Western Health Advantage,
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Get to know Jennifer
My personal connection to OCD and mental health
I was diagnosed with anxiety at a pretty young age, and that experience shaped both my life and my career. I wanted to become a therapist because of my own experiences with anxiety and my desire to help others. Through my clinical work, I also came to understand how challenging OCD can be, and I decided to specialize in it because I want people to feel understood, heard, and supported.
How I create a safe, supportive environment in therapy
Creating a safe, supportive, and affirming environment is one of my highest priorities. I know how vulnerable it can feel to share personal struggles, especially if you're new to therapy or if you've had a difficult experience in the past. I want you to feel at ease, supported, and understood. And because we're doing hard things together, I also like to bring a little humor into therapy when it feels appropriate.
My message to you if you're considering therapy
If you're thinking about starting exposure and response prevention (ERP) therapy, I want to commend you for taking that next step. If you're feeling hesitant or unsure, we can work through those feelings together. We'll take it one step at a time and move at a pace that works for you while continuing to make meaningful progress.
What I love most about this work
I love celebrating wins with my Members, whether it's making progress between sessions, recognizing a breakthrough, or realizing that something we talked about helped during a difficult moment. I also love building relationships with my Members, supporting them through the ups and downs, and finding moments of laughter even as we work hard together.
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