Jessica R. Sardas, LMFT 130538

 

Pronouns: she/her/hers

 
 

Jessica received a bachelor degree in psychology from the University of Arizona and a second bachelor degree in fine art from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. She received her masters degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles. Jessica began her clinical training at Valley Community Counseling Clinic. She went on to receive in-depth psychodynamic training at the Wright Institute Los Angeles under the supervision of Dr. Michele Gomes and Dr. Rina Freedman, while also receiving training in relational psychotherapy from Dr. Kenneth Scott, formerly of the Saturday Center. Jessica now works at the Silver Lake Psychotherapy group practice in LA, after 2+ years of supervision with Dr Justin Shubert. Jessica R. Sardas, M.A. is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT 130538), registered through the California Board of Behavioral Science.

Since licensure Jessica has also trained with Art Robbins (Institute for Expressive Analysis/creative arts therapy, NYC) and with the AEDP (accelerated experiential-dynamic psychotherapy) Institute in NYC.

 
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My approach

I believe that every person deserves to be witnessed by an open and curious mind and therapy is one way to have that experience. Therapy can be exciting, but also challenging. Together we can explore the innermost parts of you, parts that may be hard to see on your own. As you bring your experiences in to therapy we can look at how patterns play out in your life. You will notice change as you take new perspectives from therapy out into the world.

One of the most fruitful parts of therapy is getting to know your own mind. Knowing your mind helps you understand your behavior and relationship dynamics in ways that can improve your way of being in the world. I enjoy working with introspective individuals who are interested in exploring the nuance of themselves. I provide a celebratory attitude where all genders, sexualities, and relationship types are embraced. I see self-exploration as a catalyst to a more authentic and fulfilling life. I provide a body-positive, sex-positive, identity-positive environment where you can bring all of yourself into the room.

 

Areas of focus include

GENDER
SEXUALITY
INTIMACY
CREATIVITY
IDENTITY

Anxiety
Stress
Depression
Self-Esteem
Coping Skills

Relationships
Sex Positivity
Body Positivity
Family Conflict
Codependency

Separation
Grief/Loss
Transitions
Perfectionism
Career Concerns

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You don’t have to handle these struggles alone

Being in therapy can help you find new perspectives around old issues that keep coming up. I also work with and celebrate people of all genders and sexualities. I maintain curiosity about your unique identity and find it important to hold space for all of you.