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My Approach to Helping

Have you been through a life threatening event? Are you a survivor of abuse? Would you like to let go of the past and build a new future? My approach is called EMDR, a mind and body therapy which can help you cope more effectively with trauma. When a person experiences mild to severe trauma such as abuse, divorce, job stress, or a life threatening illness, the brain cannot always process the event as it should. As a result, trauma can have a lasting effect and can interfere with your relationships, job and coping with everyday life.

EMDR can help you see the past in a less distressing way. This approach can help you become more resilient and cope better with your problems. What kind of issues can EMDR treat? Depression, general/performance anxiety, relationship problems, disturbing memories, grief, panic attacks, phobias, addictions, verbal/physical/sexual abuse.

I am committed to creating a therapeutic relationship in which you can talk about your feelings and thoughts in a secure and compassionate environment. Working with victims of abuse and trauma is a passion of mine. There is hope. You can heal. Call for an appointment, 310-721-1416.
I completed my training in EMDR through the EMDR Institute in May 2010.

I also work with couples and families to help them learn to communicate more effectively. Poor, dysfunctional communication patterns within couples and families can seem like an insurmountable obstacle. Together we can help you get through those tough times by giving you the proper tools to communicate in a calm and effective way.

I offer a sliding scale between $80-100. Please give me call for an appointment (310) 721-1416

 

More Info About My Practice

Insurance -I accept United Bahavioral Health, Cigna, and most PPO insurances; your insurance carrier may pay for out-of-network providers. Please check with your plan to see if they reimburse for an MFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist). I can provide you with a monthly receipt of services (Superbill) to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. Your company may or may not pay for services. It is up to you to verify your coverage and deductible amount.

There is street parking available (Burbank and Culver City offices), as well as parking in the lot in front of the building (Burbank office). Tell the Parking attendant (at Burbank office) that you have an appointment with Jennifer Sleeper and you may park for 1 hour free. Lets work together to save and deepen your relationships.

Services I Provide

• Individual Therapy & Counseling
• Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy

Ages I Work With

• Children
• Teens
• Adults

Languages I Speak

• English

Therapy Approaches I Use

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Family Systems Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy
• Humanistic Psychology
• Solution Focused Therapy

Concerns & Issues I Help With

• Abuse: Emotional, Physical, or Sexual
• Trauma
• Addictions & Compulsions
• Anxiety, Fear, & Stress
• Emotion Management
• Relationships & Marriage
• Depression & Mood
• Life Changes
• Health & Body
• Family Problems
• Sexuality