Jennifer Dodd, LMFT
Welcome. You Don’t Have to Navigate This Alone.
Whether you are carrying the heavy weight of long-standing trauma, struggling to navigate relationships that leave you feeling insecure, or constantly battling an overwhelmed, ADHD mind—you are in the right place.
In therapy, we will work as a team to make sense of the hidden patterns that leave you feeling stuck. By blending deep, exploratory psychology with active, evidence-based tools, our work helps you build grounded stability while creating lasting, meaningful change.
You deserve a space where you feel completely seen, safely challenged, and genuinely supported.
Areas of Clinical Specialty
Attachment & Relationship Patterns
Do you find yourself falling into anxious, avoidant, or chaotic relationship dynamics? We will explore how your earliest life experiences shape your current bonds, helping you break painful cycles and build secure, lasting connections.
Complex PTSD & Developmental Trauma
Trauma isn’t just about what happened; it's about the echo it leaves in your nervous system. If you experience hypervigilance, emotional flashbacks, chronic shame, or a fragmented sense of self, we will safely process these deep wounds so you can finally feel at home in your own body.
An ADHD brain is brilliant, fast, and frequently exhausted. I help you move past the shame of "not doing enough" by building practical, personalized strategies to manage focus, emotional regulation, and daily burnout without losing your unique strengths.
Who I Work With
Individuals: Adults ready to unpack the past, heal their nervous systems, and reclaim their personal agency.
Couples: Partners trapped in painful communication loops who want to restore safety, intimacy, and a secure emotional base.
Teens: Adolescents navigating identity, intense emotions, and neurodivergence in a chaotic world, providing them an open, collaborative environment.
My Therapeutic Approach
No two people are the same, which is why my approach blends depth, science, and practical strategies:
Psychodynamic Therapy: We look beneath the surface to understand how your history influences your subconscious choices today.
Attachment Theory: We map out your relational blueprints to transition you toward secure, authentic connections.
Attachment-Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR): A somatic, client-centered approach that targets and gently untangles the deep-rooted neurological knots left by complex trauma.
CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy): Actionable, real-time tools to help you reframe intrusive thoughts, shift painful behaviors, and regulate your nervous system week to week.
Flexible Ways to Connect
📍 In-Person in West Los Angeles
Come sit in a quiet, confidential, and grounding office space designed for deep work. Conveniently located for clients in Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Brentwood, and surrounding Westside neighborhoods.
💻 Virtual Therapy Throughout California
Experience the same high-quality, deeply relational care from the comfort and privacy of your own home, available to anyone residing anywhere in the state of California.
Ready to take the next step?
Let’s see if we are a good fit. Contact me today to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Attachment-Focused EMDR, and how does it differ from regular EMDR?
Standard EMDR focuses primarily on isolated traumatic events (like a car accident). Attachment-Focused EMDR is specifically adapted for relational trauma, childhood neglect, and ongoing upbringing stress. It emphasizes emotional safety, pacing, and repairing the "relational deficits" left behind by early caregivers.
Do you offer virtual or in-person sessions?
I provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for clients located across California, as well as in-person therapy at my office in Los Angeles: West Los Angeles.
Do you take insurance?
I operate as a private pay provider and do not accept insurance.
How do I know if you’re the right therapist for me?
The therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in healing. Because of this, I offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so we can chat, discuss what you’re looking for, and ensure we feel like a great fit before booking a full session.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don’t have to carry this alone anymore. Reach out today to schedule your free, completely confidential consultation.