Jessica Piña, LCSW

My cultural identity and nationality as a first-generation Mexican-American as well as queer identity make me a unique therapist. Additionally, my style is less traditional & stoic than most psychotherapists which leads towards a more collaborative approach and challenging my clients. 

Types of clients treated: 

• Adults 18+
• BIPOC, LGBTQIA+
• Couples 

Types of therapies or interventions used: 

• CBT
• DBT
• EDMR

Types of mental health issues treated:

• Childhood trauma
• Complex-PTSD / PTSD
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief
• Identity & relationship/attachment issues

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), #101452
• EDMR Trained

Education: 

• M.A. Women's Studies & Gender Studies, Loyola University, Chicago
• M.S.A. Social Work, Loyola University, Chicago
• B.A. Political Science, San Diego State University

Availability: 

• Costa Mesa, CA
• Long Beach, CA
• Telehealth

Years of experience: 7

Why I became a Therapist:

I like to believe my profession found me. I've always been intrigued by human behavior and passionate about social justice. As a young child I took on a "helper" role frequently being sought out for advice. Naturally, Social Work became a calling.