Jennifer Stark,  Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Psychotherapy 

Psychotherapy refers to a way of treating mental and emotional disorders by talking about your problems and related issues with a mental health professional.  It's also known as talk therapy, counseling or, simply, therapy.

Like most people, you may not be sure exactly what psychotherapy is and if you can benefit from it.  In short, good therapy is a way to increase your joy in living, learn about the causes of your condition so you can better understand it, learn how to identify and change behaviors or thoughts that adversely affect your life, explore relationships and experiences, find better ways to cope and solve problems, and learn to set realistic goals for your life.  

Psychotherapy can help alleviate symptoms caused by mental illness, such as sadness and anger, so that you can regain a sense of enjoyment, happiness and control in your life.

Psychotherapy can be short-term, with just a few sessions, or it can involve many sessions over several months or years.  It can take place in individual, couple, family or group settings.  Sometimes psychotherapy is combined with other types of treatment, such as medication.

As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I help people to examine their interpersonal relationships for the purpose of achieving more adequate, satisfying, and productive relationships.  My goal is to provide you with the best care through caring, compassionate, and skilled therapy.  I believe in the potential of all individuals to grow, become fulfilled, and live satisfying lives.

Finding the right therapist is critical to your success.  When you contact me for an appointment, we'll schedule a free, initial consultation to talk about the problems you are having and how I might help you to manage or resolve them.  If we decide to continue to work together, we will develop a treatment plan to address your specific needs.  If your needs fall outside of my scope of practice, or if there is not a good "fit" between you and me, I will provide you with a referral to another qualified provider.

Call Me Today!

To schedule your appointment, please contact:

Jennifer L. Stark, M. A.,

(209) 509-5272  

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

CA License MFC 41011