Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapy Partner in Los Angeles
Braver Living By Jenna provides supportive and compassionate psychotherapy to assist individuals in their journey to live braver, more fulfilling lives. Founded on principles of empathy and non-judgment, our practice specializes in addressing eating disorders, body image struggles, anxiety, and relationship issues through evidence-based modalities like DBT, CBT, and EMDR. With over a decade of clinical experience, Jenna Stark LCSW combines personalized treatment plans with a relational approach to help clients navigate personal and professional challenges. Our services extend to adolescents, adults, couples, and families across the Greater Los Angeles Area, supported by a therapy dog named Sprout.We prioritize creating safe spaces for clients to explore distressing patterns, develop emotional resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Our expertise includes working with athletes, college students, and perinatal clients, offering tailored solutions for diverse mental health needs. Through clinical consultation and collaboration with educational institutions, we contribute to advancing eating disorder treatment frameworks while maintaining our core commitment to individualized care.
Services
Psychotherapy
Eating Disorder Treatment
Anxiety Management
Couples Counseling
College Adjustment Support
Highlights and features
- We offer 10+ years of clinical experience in evidence-based therapies
- Our practice combines DBT, CBT, and EMDR treatment modalities
- Specialized programs for eating disorders and perinatal mental health
- We provide tailored solutions for athletes and college students
- Therapy services available for individuals, couples, and families
Services
Psychotherapy
Our psychotherapy services provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients to explore emotional challenges and develop coping strategies. Using evidence-based approaches like DBT and CBT, we help individuals address anxiety, depression, and relationship issues while fostering emotional resilience. Our personalized treatment plans adapt to each client's unique needs, whether addressing past trauma or current life stressors.
Eating Disorder Treatment
Specialized treatment programs address eating disorders and body image concerns through trauma-informed care and nutritional counseling. We work with clients to break destructive patterns while developing healthier relationships with food and self-image. Our approach incorporates mindfulness techniques and cognitive restructuring to address underlying emotional triggers contributing to disordered eating behaviors.
Anxiety Management
Anxiety management services teach practical techniques for regulating overwhelming emotions and reducing chronic stress. Through a combination of grounding exercises, cognitive restructuring, and behavioral activation, clients learn to identify anxiety triggers and develop personalized coping mechanisms. Our therapy emphasizes building long-term emotional resilience and self-regulation skills.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling focuses on improving communication patterns and resolving relationship conflicts through collaborative problem-solving. We help partners develop active listening skills and establish healthy boundaries while addressing specific challenges like trust issues or life transitions. Our goal-oriented approach helps couples rebuild connection and strengthen their relationship foundation.
College Adjustment Support
Tailored support programs help students navigate academic pressures and social transitions during college life. We address common challenges like time management, homesickness, and academic stress while developing coping strategies for maintaining mental wellness. Our services include both individual therapy and consultation for educational institutions seeking to improve student mental health resources.
People
Jenna Stark
LCSW, LICSW
Licensed clinical social worker with 10+ years of experience treating anxiety, eating disorders, and relationship issues. Specializes in DBT, CBT, and EMDR therapy while providing compassionate care to individuals and families across Los Angeles.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including DBT, CBT, EMDR, and relational therapy tailored to each client's specific needs and treatment goals.
Do you work with couples and families?
Yes, our services include couples counseling and family therapy to improve communication patterns and resolve relationship conflicts.
What are your specialty areas?
We specialize in eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety management, college adjustment issues, and perinatal mental health.
Is therapy available for young adults?
Yes, we provide specialized support for adolescents and young adults navigating life transitions, academic pressures, and identity development.
Do you offer telehealth sessions?
We provide both in-person and virtual therapy options to accommodate client preferences and accessibility needs.
What is your cancellation policy?
Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to reschedule or cancel appointments to avoid session fees.
