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Jenny Hislop, LMFT

Jenny Hislop, LMFT

Oakland, California
VerifiedTelehealth Available

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 628-500-8323

My Approach to Therapy

Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling lonely, misunderstood, or “different,” even when they’re surrounded by others. They’re deep feelers, big thinkers, and often outsiders who have spent years masking their emotions or editing themselves to fit in. My approach is grounded, compassionate, and trauma-informed, offering a safe space where you can finally stop performing and start feeling like yourself again. I provide online therapy in California for adults dealing with anxiety, trauma, chronic loneliness, emotional overwhelm, self-doubt, and struggles with belonging. Instead of focusing on how to “fix” you, I help you reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve had to hide: the sensitive, intuitive, curious, or intense parts that actually hold your deepest capacity for connection. My style is warm, intuitive, and relational. I show up as a real person, meeting you with presence, humor, and respect. Clients often tell me that for the first time, they feel truly seen and understood, that being able to show up without fear of judgment or being “too much” allows them to breathe, soften, and open up in ways they didn’t think were possible. Together, we explore the experiences that shaped your sense of isolation or “otherness,” while gently building the skills and self-trust needed to create authentic, meaningful relationships. As you grow more grounded, you may find that friendships deepen, communication becomes easier, and a sense of community begins to form around the real you. Whether you identify as a misfit, a highly sensitive person (HSP), a creative, or simply someone who feels disconnected from themselves or others, therapy can help you reconnect with your voice, your needs, and your capacity for belonging. You don’t have to navigate life behind that invisible barrier anymore. If you’re ready to explore a more connected, authentic version of yourself, I’m here to walk with you, with care, curiosity, and a bit of laughter along the way.

On the Fence About Going to Therapy?

It's completely normal to feel uncertain about starting therapy. You might wonder if your struggles are "big enough", if talking will actually help, or if opening up will just make things harder. Many people I work with started out feeling the same way. Therapy doesn't require you to have everything figured out, just a willingness to be curious about what's going on inside you. Sometimes the simple act of having a space that's just for you can create more ease than you expected. If you're on the fence, it's okay. You can bring that hesitation with you. We'll explore it together and see what feels right for you

The Duration and Frequency of Therapy

Clients begin by meeting weekly, and usually stay for a solid year. Many return from time to time for tune-ups. I am a person in your life who is dependably there for all the steps of your journey, to explore the loneliness, grief, and disconnection that have been weighing you down and to remind you that the goal isn't to fix you, it's to help you come home to yourself.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

Adults

Groups I Work With

Trauma-informed therapy Anxiety therapy Somatic awareness Therapy for people who feel different Therapy for people who feel disconnected Therapy for deep thinkerssensitive people Therapy for authenticity and self-expression Therapy for people pleasingself-editing People seeking fulfilling relationships Navigating patriarchy People people wanting to examine their relationship with and impacts of white privilege Cultivating self worth, self esteem, and self trust Creating boundaries and healthy relationships with difficult family members or family dynamics Creatives seeking support with structure, self doubt, creative blocks, and building community San Francisco Bay Area Therapist

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Adjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyAttachment IssuesCommunication ProblemsEmotional OverwhelmFamily of Origin IssuesIdentity IssuesIndividuation

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Collaborative TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyExistential PsychotherapyFamily Systems TherapyFeminist TherapyHumanistic Psychology (humanism)Integration of different therapy modelsPsychodynamic

Industries & Communities

BIPOCEntertainment IndustryLGBTQ+Self-Employed and Freelance Professionals

Location & Contact

Primary Office

Oakland, California, 94609

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Second Office

Santa Barbara, California, 93101

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