Meet The Team

Jessica Smith - Jess

They/She

LMFT 117916, LPCC 14298, PPSC 240100403

Mixed: Black and Salvadoran

• I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, during the 90’s and 2000’s.

• In 2007 I moved to Honolulu, HI for my bachelor’s degree where I attended Hawaii Pacific University.

• In 2013, I moved from Honolulu to San Diego, CA to continue my education obtaining my master’s degree.

• In 2016, I moved back to the Bay Area and have jumpstarted my career to work with children, teens, families, and couples within the Bay Area and surrounding communities.

• I maintain the Aloha Spirit in my daily life and within my practice providing clients Therapy with Aloha.

Training And Education

• Doctoral Candidate - Doctorate Marriage and Family Therapy; Chaminade University, Honolulu HI (October 2023 – Present)

• Level 1 and 2 Trained, Certification Student – Natural Lifemanship (August 2023 – Present)

• PPSC Credential; National University (April 2020 – June 2021)

• Master of Arts (MA) – Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy; Azusa Pacific University, San Diego, CA (September 2013 – July 2016)

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Psychology; Hawaii Pacific University, Honolulu, HI (September 2007 – December 2011)

Licenses, Certification, and Credentials

• LMFT 117916 - Expires 01/31/26

• LPCC 14298 - Expires 07/31/27

• Pupil Personnel Services Credential “PPSC” # 240100403 - Expires 03/01/2029

• Natural Lifemanship Level 1 and 2 Trained

I have been in practice for the last 10 years, working in community mental health, school districts, and with private mental health companies. I have awareness, knowledge and competency in the 504 and IEP process. I can provide support to teachers, admin staff, parents, and students in creating, developing and implementing mental health guidance programs, including academic, career, personal and social development.

My Style

• I incorporate all intersections of my identity into the clinical work I do.

• I believe the intersects in our lives shape how we view the world and those around us.

• I incorporate addressing cultural differences as we all come from different walks of life, and our culture is unique to us.

• I do not identify as a Christian or from other religious backgrounds, however I consider myself spiritual.

• I incorporate your beliefs and faith into our work if that is something you are interested in and is important to you in your healing journey.

• I believe that it is important to incorporate all intersects that are important to you in the therapeutic process to create the desired change you want for yourself.

Populations I Work With

• Individuals

• Families

• Children/Teens

I work from a strengths-based perspective. I am self-esteem based, and view all interactions as forms of communication and that we as people want to be our best selves. Since each person is unique, I value getting to know what success means to you and exploring how we can get there.