JACQUELYN MEISSNER, LMFT

I’m Jacquelyn Meissner, LMFT. I provide bilingual therapy (English/Spanish) for individuals and couples seeking clarity, healing and meaningful change. My approach blends support that is flexible, relational and trauma informed.

I believe therapy should feel  safe & practical, an environment where you can be honest, explore what matters most and learn tools that make daily life easier. My style is compassionate, relational and grounded in evidence based methods, while also  responsive to your unique needs.

I integrate various clincial modalities  to support healing from the inside out. Some sessions may focus on developing concrete coping tools, while others may explore deeper emotional patterns or relationship dynamics. Above all, I see therapy as a collaborative process. We’ll work together to clarify your goals, move at a pace that feels right for you and build confidence and resilience needed for lasting change.

Couples and individuals come to me when they want to restore trust, deepen communication and feel securly attached again. I believe therapy should meet you where you are, whether you’re rebuilding after betrayal, navigating anxiety, depression or simply seeking more clarity in your relationships and daily life.

What You Can Expect in Our Work Together

In our sessions, I weave together structured clinical apporaches with peronalized tools that promote awareness and reflection. Depending on your needs, we may focus on:

DBT & CBT: Practical strategies for managing intense emotions, asking for what you need in your realtionships  and  interventions that help incresae your tolerence to your distress.

Mindfulness & Nature-Based Practices: Helping you ground and stay emotionally centered  so you can respond instead of react in moments of uncertainty.

EMDR & Somatic Processing: Using EMDR concepts and body based techniques, we can process painful memories while also connecting physical symptoms with emotional wounds. This work supports integration and embodied self-compassion, helping you feel more connected and whole.

Each individual path looks different sometimes we focus on skill building, underdstaning old feelings you have been carrying for a long time and sometimes honoring what surfaces for us in the moment. My role is to help guide you in finding a steady, sustainable way forward.

How We Can Work Together

Couples Therapy: Support to  rebuild intimacy, improve communication and idenitfy cycles.   Couples therpay is about rebuilding the partnershop to be better not just replicating what was.

Individual Therapy: Guidance for healing, self reflection so you can undertsand  trauma, anxiety, ADHD, grief or life transitions with tools that foster skill building.

Eco-Therapy, Office Based Care and Virtual: Sessions can be in nature, at  my centrally located practice in Santa Barbara, or online , whichever environment best supports your scherdule.

Why Couples Choose My Practice

Many couples come to me when they feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection or betrayal. Togther we create a safe, structured container  where both partners can feel heard while learning skills to strengthen their bond. My goal is not just to reduce conflict, but to help you build a relationship that feels secure, connected and resilient.

My Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

I am committed to offering culturally responsive therapy that affirms and honors diverse identities, family structures and lived experiences.

Take the Next Step

Therapy is an investment in your most important relationships, including the one you have with yourself. 

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or for your relationship, I’d be honored to meet with you. Contact me for a free 15 minute consultation to see how we can work together towards your evolution and growth.

Education & Licensure

M.A., Clinical Psychology: Antioch University, Santa Barbara, CA (2013)

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT #112473 California)

Specialized Training & Credentials

EMDR & DBT for Interpersonal Trauma (2024)

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Certification (2020)

Cultural Competence (2024) Comprehensive LGBTQIA2S  Inclusivity Training (2024)

Culturally Adapted DBT for Hispanic & Latino Clients (2020)

Specialized Assessments & Psychological Evaluations for Hardship & VAWA Immigration Cases (2022)

Fee & Payment Options

Session Rates:

    •    $150 for Individuals

    •    $170 for Couples

I am a direct pay provider and can provide a superbill for possible reimbursement. Private  pay ensures your sessions remain confidential, flexible and tailored to your needs.

Therapy with me is designed to support you both inside and outside of session. I’ll provide personalized practices and reflection tools that help you integrate our work into daily life. You’ll also have access to limited text based support in between sessions, so you never feel like you’re navigating big moments alone. My goal is to offer a safe and responsive space while giving you practical tools for real change, helping you feel calmer more centered and hopeful.