About

JESSICA PETERS, MA, LMFT

Reaching out for support can feel challenging, especially when you’re used to handling things on your own.

I understand—I've been there too. You’ve talked to friends, read the self-help articles, and done your research, but something still feels off. The change you’re hoping for hasn’t come, and you’re ready for something more. That’s where I come in.

For over 13 years, I have worked with children, adolescents, adults, families, and parents in both private practice and school-based settings. I believe that at the heart of meaningful therapy is a strong, trusting relationship. My experience spans the nonprofit sector, public and independent schools, and leadership roles as a school administrator. These diverse experiences shape my approach, allowing me to offer a well-rounded perspective that supports deep, effective relational work.

I’m here to work alongside you, helping you uncover what’s getting in the way of the life and relationships you want to create. Together, we’ll explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and being. My approach to therapy is consistent and intentional while also being approachable and down-to-earth. I’m here to listen and support you and I can also be direct when it’s needed, offering clarity and new perspectives. And yes, we may even share a laugh or two along the way—because healing doesn’t have to be all serious.

I believe in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a space for growth, self-discovery, and sometimes even lightness. If you’re ready to begin this journey, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

Trainings and Memberships

  • Participant in 8-week compassion course, Cultivate a Compassionate Heart, at The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE) at Stanford 

  • Currently undergoing advanced training in using The Tools (developed by Philz Stutz and Barry Michels) 

  • Currently enrolled in the Positive Intelligence coaching program

  • Trained in Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) from the Yale Child Study Center

  • Palo Alto Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Training Program Fellow, 2018-2019

  • Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator

  • Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)

  • Member, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (SCV-CAMFT)

Education

  • Master of Arts (M.A.) Counseling Psychology | California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA

  • Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) | Portland State University, Portland, OR

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Winona State University, Winona, MN

  • Credentialed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT #96360)

WORK WITH ME

Therapy

Individual and couples therapy focused on reintroducing a sense of ease into your life.

Parenting Support

Short-term, tailored parenting support on a specific area of concern.