Where is your office?

• My office is located in Carlsbad, California, where I am available for in-person sessions on Tuesdays.  I am at a group practice called Insight Transformative Therapy Group located in La Jolla, California on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I offer virtual sessions throughout the week.

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How do we proceed?

• If you feel we might be a good fit, reach out to me via email at jennawheatontherapy@protonmail.com. The first step is to arrange a free 15 phone consultation. If you determine my services are right for you, we will complete the necessary paperwork, then get to work :) 

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What is your fee?

• Prices are typically $150/individual therapy and $200/couples or family therapy.  I also offer a number of sliding scale options based on client's income and financial situation, as well as a discounted rate for students. I believe therapy should be affordable, so please reach out to me directly to explore these options.

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Do you take insurance?

• I do not accept insurance at this time. However, many insurances offer out of network benefits for therapy. If so, I can provide you with a document (called a Superbill) you can submit to your insurance, and they may be willing to assist you with the cost. Please contact your insurance to confirm their policies.

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Why don’t you take insurance?

• Insurance requires that I diagnose individuals and, based on that diagnosis, they determine how many sessions they will cover. I feel strongly that therapy duration should be determined by the client and therapist; not by an external entity. 

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What is IFS?​

• "IFS is a transformative tool that conceives of every human being as a system of protective and wounded inner parts led by a core Self. We believe the mind is naturally multiple and that is a good thing. Just like members of a family, inner parts are forced from their valuable states into extreme roles within us. Self is in everyone. It can’t be damaged. It knows how to heal." More information on IFS can be found here: https://ifs-institute.com/ ​

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What is EMDR?

• Originally conceived as a trauma processing model, EMDR has come to be known as an evidence based treatment for a multitude of complex issues. Painful experiences often overwhelm our nervous systems, as our bodies do their best to help us adapt. EMDR offers a map to recovery by processing painful experiences and activating our internal problem solving capabilities to live a life of empowerment. More information on EMDR can be found here: https://www.emdria.org/about-emdr-therapy/​​

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Who is a good fit? 

• I work with adults (age 18+) residing in California, Connecticut, Utah and Virginia. This includes individuals, couples, and families (including friendships).

• My passion lies in helping people recover from: ​​​​​​trauma,,grief and loss, life transitions (faith transitions, graduation, engagement/marriage, separation/divorce, retirement, changes in health status, caregiving), eating disorder and negative body image, addictions, stress and anxiety, depression and sadness.