Jessica Schmerber, APCC

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Still Feeling Like Life Happens TO You Instead of FOR You?

You're tired of anxiety running the show. You're exhausted from people-pleasing, second-guessing yourself, or walking on eggshells in relationships. You want to stop just surviving trauma, PTSD, domestic violence, or childhood wounds and finally feel calm, confident, and in control of your own life again.

I help children (8+), teens, and adults and families across California break free from anxiety, depression, trauma, social anxiety, codependency, and the lasting effects of domestic violence or narcissistic relationships, so you can finally feel like the driver of your life, not the passenger.

In our work together, you'll:

  • Quiet racing thoughts and panic that keep you up at night
  • Learn to set boundaries without guilt or fear
  • Heal from PTSD and childhood trauma gently and permanently
  • Replace people-pleasing and codependency with real confidence
  • Feel safe in your body and relationships again
  • Build emotional regulation skills that actually last

Parents tell me: "I got my happy, confident kid back, and the meltdowns stopped." Adults say: "For the first time in years, I feel grounded and free."

My approach is warm, direct, trauma-informed, and evidence-based (CBT, IFS, somatic, play modalities for kids, and strengths-focused). Every session is tailored exactly to where you (or your child) are right now, in a judgment-free space where your story is truly heard.

You don't have to keep carrying what happened to you. You deserve to feel calm, worthy, and powerfully in charge of your future, no matter your age or your past.

Take the first step today. Start by booking your first session, where we can discuss your needs and how we can move forward as a team to help you reach your goals. Let's make sure we're the perfect fit and get you (or your child) feeling like yourselves again.

Online therapy throughout California Specializing in: anxiety treatment, trauma & PTSD therapy, childhood trauma, teen therapy, domestic violence recovery, codependency, and narcissistic abuse recovery.

Ready to stop surviving and start living? I can't wait to help you reclaim your life.

Supervised by Dr. Wendy Boring-Bray (California / LPCC7701)