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Jessy Tarnoff, MA, LMFT

Licensed Therapist

Jessy’s holistic approach to therapy emerged out of her passion for health and her connection to nature. While she combines several modalities in her practice, at the heart of her work is empathy and authenticity. She believes in working together to help resolve the challenges or circumstances with which you are currently facing so that you may develop an enhanced relationship with yourself and those around you. By integrating mindfulness, present body awareness, and EMDR, Jessy works with clients to develop tools and strategies to navigate their internal and external worlds with greater ease and resilience. Ultimately, her goal is to support individuals in creating lives that feel more connected, fulfilling, and aligned with their values.

Client Focus

  • Teens, Young Adults, Adults

Advanced Specialization

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills

Additional Special Interests

Abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), Anger, Anxiety, Attachment, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Body Image, Communication,​ Culture and Diversity​ Concerns, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Family Conflict, Family of Origin Issues, Gender Identity, Grief ​and Loss, Identity Exploration, Infidelity, LGBTQIA+ ​Issues, Life Transitions, Midlife Challenges, Relationship Concerns, Self-Esteem ​and Self-Confidence, Social Skills and Peer Relationships, Spirituality, Stress Management, Trauma ​and PTSD, Women’s Issues, Work ​and Professional Issues

Therapeutic Approach

  • Mindfulness
  • Attachment-based
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Humanistic
  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Clinical Experience

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Private Practice
  • Marriage and Family Therapist Associate at Shine a Light Counseling Center
  • Counselor II at Encompass Community Services

Professional Credentials & Education

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #132859
  • Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, UC Santa Cruz

Associations & Memberships

  • California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

On a Personal Note

Jessy is passionate about health, wellness, and meaningful connections. She enjoys fiber arts, photography, and capturing life’s beauty. Outside of work, she loves cooking, hiking, camping, reading, and traveling—finding inspiration and peace in nature.

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