Jennifer Westcott(She/Her/Hers)
Marriage and Family Therapist, MFT
California
Anxiety -Attachment issues-Codependency- Loss, grief, and bereavement- Relationship issues- Trauma-
Jennifer Westcott
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Professional statement
Jennifer Westcott is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Santa Rosa, CA. She has an online private practice. She specializes in anxiety, communication, mindfulness practices, and improving relationships with self and others.
Jennifer works with her clients to better understand their histories, stuck behavioral patterns, and goals for the future. She often uses techniques from attachment and object relations theories as well as parts work. Jennifer often tells her clients, “we don’t have to live in our past, but we have to understand it enough to know what is influencing our present.”
Jennifer has been a Northern California resident for most of her life, graduating from a Sonoma County high school, completing her Bachelor of Arts from UC Davis, and earning two Master's of Arts degrees from Sonoma State University. She was a School Counselor for close to ten years and then returned to school to complete her training and licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. During her training, she worked at a Feminist counseling agency and as a Therapeutic Case Manager in the eldercare field. Jennifer currently resides in Santa Rosa with her husband. They are empty-nesters having raised two amazing adults. Jennifer spends her free time maintaining healthy living through the enjoyment of a blessed family and community as well as living an active lifestyle.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 15 years
Kenilworth Junior High School, School Counselor
Creative Counseling, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Private Practice, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Sonoma State University, Masters in Community Counseling, 2009
Sonoma State University, Masters in School Counseling, 2001
Sonoma State University , Pupil Personnel Serivces Credential, 2001
University of California, Davis, BA in History, 1993
Licensure
California: 50362Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Codependency - Development of healthy boundaries in relationships; strategies for increasing individual self-esteem and autonomy; coping mechanisms for separation and individuation.
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Jennifer Westcott is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Zelle
- IvyPay
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- Multiple times a week
- As needed
Client testimonials
"Jennifer responded to my initial contact in a timely manner . We have scheduled a 20 minute evaluation session on zoom in a week"
- Zencare client • August 2023"Jennifer is a wonderful person to be working with."
- Zencare client • August 2023