Therapist profile
Jessica Criner, LMFT
California
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Relationships and Trauma
Continue with JessicaWhere Jessica stands
- Credentials
- LMFT
- License
- LMFT, California / 140356
- NPI
- 1992942114
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
About
- Codependency
- Attachment work
- ACT and DBT methods
About Jessica
Jessica Criner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem struggles. Jessica names codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns among the issues she addresses, and she speaks with clients in English.
She approaches sessions in a direct, practical way. She listens for how past hurts and current patterns link together. Then she helps people notice what keeps them stuck and try different responses. That can look like learning new ways to manage intense feelings, practicing clearer boundaries, or shifting unhelpful thinking.
Her clinical work draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Jessica also has experience addressing grief, forgiveness, blended family challenges, immigration stress, and issues that arise around caregiving and end-of-life situations.
She is familiar with how racial and religious harms affect emotion and behavior. Many clients she sees have had contact with child welfare systems or transracial adoption dynamics, and sessions often consider those histories. Jessica emphasizes strengths people have already used to survive hard things and brings that into practical next steps.
If someone wants to begin, the process starts with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help when anxiety, avoidance, or people-pleasing get in the way of what matters. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and emotional reactions; it’s useful for people who see the same relationship issues repeat. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical tools to change those cycles, which is helpful for stress and anxiety.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to identify goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. If something isn’t working, changes are made together rather than sticking with one fixed plan.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and reduce travel time. They can also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or for sessions without being on camera if that helps someone focus. Practical benefits include more flexibility with timing and the chance to practice skills in the client’s everyday routines.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include codependency, abandonment, attachment issues, postpartum depression, and grief.
What is her style in sessions?
She uses practical, skills-focused approaches and listens for patterns tied to past hurts. Treatment can include emotion regulation skills, looking at thoughts, and exploring attachment dynamics.
How much experience does she have?
Jessica has seven years of clinical experience working with individuals who face trauma, relationship strain, and family-related stressors.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, licensed in California. Sessions are provided while based in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Please check the platform to see which formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.