JACQUELYN MEISSNER, LMFT

Welcome to My Practice,

I am currently accepting new clients and offer both virtual sessions and in-person eco-therapy. In-person sessions take place outdoors, in a private and accessible natural setting that will be shared with you upon scheduling. This environment is intentionally selected to support nervous system regulation and emotional processing, which can be especially beneficial when working through trauma and high-stress experiences.

My clinical focus includes working with individuals and couples navigating trauma, life transitions, divorce, ADHD, anxiety, nervous system regulation, and depression. I use evidence-based modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to enhance emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. For couples, I am especially passionate about helping partners strengthen their emotional connection, improve communication skills, and navigate conflict in healthier and constructive ways.

I am committed to providing culturally responsive care that affirms and honors diverse identities and lived experiences. Sessions are available in both English and Spanish.

Additional services include text-based coaching between sessions for brief, solution-focused support, as well as tailored exercises to help integrate therapeutic tools, build coping strategies, and promote emotional resilience between sessions.

• Antioch University,   Santa Barbara CA
  Year Graduated: 2013
• Licensure: California  LMFT 112473  

     Additional Credentials

• EMDR and DBT for Interpersonal Trauma: Certificate Date 2024
• Comprehensive LGBTQIA2S Inclusivity Training Course: Certificate Date 2024
• Psychological Evaluations for Hardship & VAWA Immigration Cases: Certificate Date 2022
• Culturally Adapted DBT for Hispanic and Latino Clients: Certificate Date 2020 
• Dialectal Behavioral Therapy  (DBT): Certificate Date 2020 

Cost per Session: $150.00/Individuals $170.00/Couples.  Superbills are available for potential insurance reimbursement.

Scheduling:

I offer appointments Monday through Friday, with morning, afternoon, and evening availability. I do not offer weekend sessions. Clients typically schedule through my online portal or by reaching out to me directly.

If you feel my approach aligns with your needs or those of someone you’re referring, I would be honored to connect and discuss therapy goals.

Payment Options: 

Simple Practice credit card payment system

I am IN network with : 

• Octave

I will accept any plan that has out of network benefits payable to the provider. 

Note:  All appointments are done through  email only. 

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Life Transitions 
• Multicultural counseling
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 
• Trauma
• Forensic Mental Health Services

In conjunction with your attorney, I will work to provide you an assessment and clinical impressions report that can be submitted for the legal purposes of: Extreme Hardship, U-VISA, and VAWA.  

• If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately.
• If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255)
• If you’re uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can also text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line
•  SB County ACCESS 24-Hour crisis line: 1-888-868-1649 
• Ventura County Behavioral Health (VCBH) Crisis line: 1-866-998-2243
• American Indian Health Services - Provides mental health services to members of the Santa Barbara community. Located at: 4141 State Street, 93110. 805-681-7356
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