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Jessica Funk

Jessica Funk, LMFT

LMFT in California - relationship and life concerns

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Profile details for Jessica Funk
CredentialsLMFT
LicenseLMFT, California / 105709
NPI1295008415
Experience12 years in practice
LanguagesEnglish
LocationCalifornia

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  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Career struggles

About Jessica

Jessica Funk, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), is licensed in California and has 12 years of professional experience. She works on relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, and compassion fatigue. Her practice emphasizes clear, respectful dialogue and practical steps for change.

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address specific problems. She focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust after infidelity, and reducing symptoms of depression and sleep disruption. She also helps with career decisions and managing life transitions.

Her approach centers on collaborative planning. Sessions include setting concrete goals, trying strategies between visits, and reviewing what works. She adjusts the conversation and the plan as progress is made.

Jessica has worked with issues related to attachment, impulsivity, control, and body image. She also has experience with domestic violence, divorce and separation, first responder stress, and HIV/AIDS related concerns. She includes practical coping skills alongside discussion of underlying patterns.

Clients can expect a straightforward style that emphasizes problem solving and clear communication. The work blends attention to feelings with steps to change daily behavior. Jessica helps people identify small, doable changes that build toward larger gains.

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How evidence-based approaches guide online sessions

Jessica uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques aimed at practical change. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking to reduce depression, anxiety, and self-criticism. Behavioral strategies involve creating small, structured steps to change daily habits, improve sleep, and increase healthy routines.

She also incorporates relational work that addresses communication patterns, attachment concerns, and intimacy problems. This work looks at how people interact, practices new ways of relating, and supports rebuilding trust after breaches like infidelity. The therapist will discuss what methods fit best with each person's goals and preferences in a collaborative way.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will review goals, suggest techniques to try, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaboration helps prioritize what to focus on in sessions and between meetings.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people meet from familiar surroundings, use fewer technological resources like audio-only when bandwidth is limited, or schedule sessions around work and family obligations.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-loveSex addictionSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

California

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What issues does she address?

She works with relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, career concerns, addictions, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, depression, and compassion fatigue.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques with a focus on collaborative planning, practical strategies, and clear communication.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of professional work experience.

What credential and state licensure does she hold?

She is a LMFT licensed in California.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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