Healing and growth begin with a strong therapeutic relationship.
(Not just a professional behind a clipboard.)
Values I strive for in both my personal and professional life:
authenticity // resilience // compassion // humor
Hi, I’m Jauna
(sounds like John-a)
My journey into the mental health field began in 2015, working in a residential center for women struggling with eating disorders and addiction. That experience laid the foundation for how I practice today: with deep compassion, clarity, and respect for the strength it takes to show up when we are feeling truly stuck or hopeless. Since then, I've supported teens, adults, and couples navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and major life transitions.
I grew up in Southern California, which still feels like home for me. It’s where a lot of my family and closest friends still live. After completing graduate school, I moved to Washington and fell in love with the lush landscape, countless bodies of water and active lifestyle. I still visit California often and feel like I get the best of both worlds.
When I am not working, you’ll often find me traveling—whether exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest or heading overseas. During Washington’s sunnier months, I spend as much time as I can paddleboarding, floating rivers, and soaking up the sun.
I believe that in order to truly support others, I need to care for myself first. I strive to practice what I encourage in my clients—prioritizing both my physical and mental well-being with curiosity, compassion, and consistency.
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therapy with me looks like...
A Collaborative Space
A collaborative space—one that honors your experiences, your strengths, and your hope for change.
Safety and Feeling Heard
A space where you feel safe, heard, and never judged—but also gently challenged when needed.
Evidence-Based Approaches
Work that is grounded in evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help you notice patterns and develop tools.
Feeling Empowered and Aligned
Becoming more empowered and more aligned with your values—so you can respond to life with confidence, not overwhelm.
Credentials:
Licensure:
- Washington State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #LF61015892
- California State Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #142369
Education:
- Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, 2017
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Long Beach, 2012
Membership:
- Member of The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapist Since 2017
Advanced Trainings:
- EMDR Basic Training - EMDR Institute, Inc., 2021
- Level 1 & Level 2 Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy
Outside of the therapy office, you'll find me...
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Paddleboarding or floating in the summer
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Planning my next trip (20 countries and counting)
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Completing yet another puzzle with the help of my kitten (Ziggy)
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Eating good food with family or friends
Healing doesn’t mean having it all figured out.
It means showing up, being vulnerable, learning to accept support and trusting the process.
You don’t have to go it alone.
Whether you're seeking therapy for yourself or your relationship, I’m here to help you untangle what feels overwhelming, reconnect with what matters, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.
