Therapy for Young Women

Online in California

Warm, supportive therapy for college-aged women navigating identity, anxiety, and the transition to adulthood.

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Does it feel like you’re supposed to have it all figured out already?

Hi, I’m Jackie. I’m a licensed therapist for late bloomers, deep feelers, and young women navigating the transition to adulthood. I’m here to help you slow down, explore your inner world, and grow into your most grounded, confident self.

Navigating your late teens and early twenties can feel like a constant balancing act. Whether you’re feeling behind in life or simply overwhelmed by the pressure of academic stress and shifting relationships, it’s easy to feel stuck or disconnected.

You might be seeking a space where you don’t have to perform or keep it together—a place to explore the "why" behind your anxiety while gaining the confidence to emerge into your adult self.

I help young women who are:

  • Feeling the pressure to "launch" or be perfect while feeling behind.

  • Struggling with anxiety that makes it hard to focus or feel present.

  • Navigating relationship patterns that feel confusing or draining.

  • Searching for identity and a sense of who they actually want to be.

  • Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from their inner voice.

You deserve to move through these transitions with clarity, self-awareness, and a little more self-love. Together, we can create a path forward that feels authentic to you.

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Jackie Allen, LMFT

About

TESTIMONIALS

  • “Working with Jackie is such a pleasure — she is a grounded, intuitive, kind, and devoted guide with so many beautifully chosen resources that have helped me to realize how the solutions I seek rarely have much to do with the presenting problems.”

    — C.R.

  • “Sessions with Jackie are eye-opening, inspiring, and spot-on. Her warm, nonjudgmental presence creates a safe space where I can find clarity about important decisions. I always leave session feeling more grounded.”

    — S.T.

  • “Thank you for being the wise and sentient person that you are. I’m learning a lot and actually feel lightened by the whole process. It gives me hope.”

    — K.A.

  • “Jackie can easily connect with her clients and offers a fresh, insightful perspective. She’s a go-to referral regarding teenage and young adult women.”

    — A.R.

My Approach

I take a thoughtful, collaborative approach to therapy. My style is warm and exploratory, focused on uncovering the deeper patterns and inner stories that shape your daily life. Together, we focus on:

Deep Insight

Using psychodynamic depth work to understand recurring emotions and relationship dynamics, we explore the inner stories and past experiences shaping your present.

Practical Strategies

We develop tangible coping skills, gather resources that work for you, and design self-care routines for managing stress and anxiety.

Creative Exploration

For those interested, I enjoy incorporating dreamwork and expressive arts practices to bring unconscious feelings into awareness in a gentle, meaningful way.

Forward Momentum

I use my training in creativity coaching to help you break through procrastination or feeling stuck by taking collaboratively planned tiny steps forward, unlocking your creative potential and allowing you to bring your dreams to fruition.

Ready to feel a little lighter?

Let’s see if it’s a fit.

In our first session, we’ll simply chat about what’s bringing you in. No need to perform or get anything right—just a safe space to be heard.

If you’re interested in exploring whether my approach might be a good fit for you, I offer a free 15 minute consultation.

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FAQs

Who do you work with?

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I work with clients ages 18-21, often college students, dealing with stress, anxiety, life transitions, identity exploration, academic pressure, emotional growth, procrastination, and creative blocks.

My therapy clients must be based in California, the state in which I’m licensed.

I specialize in working with female-identifying clients, but people of all gender identities are welcome.

At this time, my practice is not designed to support clients who are in active crisis or who need intensive or crisis-level care (such as ongoing suicidal behavior, active self-harm, active eating disorders, or substance use issues). If that level of support is needed, I’m happy to help you find appropriate resources and referrals.

Do you offer in-person sessions?

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No, I am currently offering video sessions only and do not have in-person availability.

Do you take insurance?

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Yes, I am in-network with select insurance plans through the Headway platform, which handles billing and claims. I also offer private pay sessions and can provide a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.

How do I get started?

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You can send me a text or email or reach out through the contact form on this site to set up a 15-minute free consultation call for us to see if we are a good fit.

What is your fee?

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My full private pay session fee is $185/session, with sliding scale options available. Please don’t hesitate to ask about sliding scale.