Jessica Isaak, MA, LMFT

Jessica Isaak, MA, LMFT

Glendale, California
Verified

Professions: Marriage & Family Therapist

Languages: English

Telephone: 775-655-1986

Website: Visit Website

My Approach to Therapy

I work with individuals navigating trauma and anxiety, as well as couples working to rebuild connection and communication. I use EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) alongside talk therapy, especially for clients whose difficult experiences feel "stuck" — replaying, overwhelming, or hard to put into words. I think of myself as a "process consultant" — my job isn't to talk you out of your emotions, but to help you understand what they're telling you. We don't get to choose our emotions, but we can learn to understand and use them as information. My work is helping you tolerate, process, and make meaning of what you're feeling, whether that's on your own or alongside your partner. This can be deep, sometimes hard, work — but it's worth it. My hope is that my office, and my presence, offer the safety you need to do it.

My Practice & Services

I require an initial 15-minute consultation prior to the start of treatment. This session is free and is used to evaluate if we are a good fit. Please visit my website for more information. I work with individual adults and couples, with a focus on trauma (using EMDR) and relationship repair. I accept all major credit cards, check, and cash. I don't bill insurance directly, but I provide a superbill (a statement of services) that you can submit to your insurer for possible reimbursement.

What I Love about Being a Psychotherapist

I love listening to my clients and hearing their experiences. It's an honor to offer support, information, and insight—whether that's helping someone process a traumatic memory with EMDR or helping a couple find their way back to each other with EFT. I'm passionate about watching clients free themselves from old patterns and recognize they're so much more than their current struggles.

How My Own Struggles Made Me a Better Therapist

Empathy. When I've struggled, it's felt lonely and frightening — like no one could truly understand. Having been in that darkness myself lets me be more present with clients in theirs, whether they're facing it alone or trying to face it together as a couple. I've learned that pushing emotions away only creates more of a mess; letting ourselves feel them is what makes us stronger and wiser. My own struggles keep me connected to how much we share as humans, even when our experiences look different — and to the truth that each of us is so much more than our symptoms. If this sounds like the kind of support you or your relationship is looking for, I'd welcome the chance to talk. You can reach out through my website or by phone to schedule your free consultation.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

AdultsElders

Therapy Services & Specialties

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyAttachment IssuesCodependency / DependencyCommunication ProblemsDepressionEmotional Abuse

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Depth TherapyEmotion Focused Couples TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Mindfulness-Based InterventionsPsychodynamicSelf Psychology

Location & Contact