JENNA TSO

As a therapist, I utilize an eclectic approach and tailor treatment to fit the needs of each individual I work with. I commonly use interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused therapy (SFT), acceptance-based commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems (IFS), mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and attachment based therapy to address each client’s needs.

Overall, my goal is to provide a safe and nurturing space where each client can explore their emotions, learn coping strategies, and tap into their inner resilience.

I have training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) to assist individuals struggling with emotion regulation and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a gold-standard approach to treating anxiety and depression. I enjoy tailoring treatment to each client and incorporating their interests into sessions, whether that’s music, drawing, dance, or other forms of expression. Sitting and talking for every session may not work for some clients. I recognize that and am open to determining what works best for each person. Through creativity, mindfulness, and psychoeducation, I embark with each client on a journey to assist them with challenging limiting beliefs and seeing their true superpowers.

Regarding chronic disease, I have specific experience working with individuals with severe food allergies, asthma, diabetes, Crohn’s disease, MALS, and chronic pain. As a therapist with personal experience living with food allergies and chronic disease, I love working with individuals and families who are navigating these complex challenges.

I also enjoy working with teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, low self-esteem, significant life transitions, depression, fear of abandonment, and past traumas.

I work through an intersectional lens, considering each client’s overlapping facets of identity better to understand their role in their experience and struggles. I identify as a culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and disability-affirming therapist who is passionate about advocating for their clients and providing a warm, accepting space for them to show up as their authentic selves. In therapy, I acknowledge and explore the different aspects of my client’s identities that impact the way they navigate the world and may exacerbate their current mental health symptoms, including disability, race, gender, and more.

I completed my practicums at Edelman Westside Mental Health Center in Los Angeles and 1736 Family Crisis Center in Torrance. Through these placements, I gained clinical skills and experience working with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds who had experienced trauma. Additionally, I worked with individuals who were navigating difficult life and role transitions, including stepping into caregiver roles.

Educational Background:

• Received my Honour’s Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminology from the University of Toronto
• Received my Master of Social Work from California State University, Long Beach